抗 (kàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 抗 (kàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 抗 (kàng) means "to resist; to fight against". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 抗 stroke by stroke?

抗 has 7 strokes. The radical is 扌. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 抗 and 㧜?

抗 (kàng) and 㧜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 抗?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 扌. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 抗?

Common words containing 抗 include: 抗议 (kàng yì) — to protest; 抵抗 (dǐ kàng) — to resist; 对抗 (duì kàng) — To resist / To oppose / Confrontation.

How to Write 抗

The character 抗 (kàng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

抗 is pronounced kàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to resist; to fight against.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 抗 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 抗

抗议 kàng yì

to protest

抵抗 dǐ kàng

to resist

对抗 duì kàng

To resist / To oppose / Confrontation

Example Sentences

学生们在抗议。

xué shēng men zài kàng yì

The students are protesting.

身体可以抵抗病毒。

shēn tǐ kě yǐ dǐ kàng bìng dú

The body can resist viruses.

两支球队正在对抗。

liǎng zhī qiú duì zhèng zài duì kàng

The two teams are competing against each other.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 抗 (kàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 抗

What does 抗 (kàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 抗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 抗 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 抗?

What common words use 抗?

How to Write 抗 (kàng)