尻 (kāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 尻 (kāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 尻 (kāo) means "buttocks; end of the spine". with 5 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 尻 stroke by stroke?

尻 has 5 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 尻 and 尸?

尻 (kāo) and 尸 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 尻?

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

Q: What common words use 尻?

Common words containing 尻 include: 尻骨 (kāo gǔ) — coccyx; tailbone; 尻子 (kāo zi) — buttocks; backside; 尻尖 (kāo jiān) — rump (of an animal).

How to Write 尻

The character 尻 (kāo) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

尻 is pronounced kāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means buttocks; end of the spine.

Common Words with 尻

尻骨 kāo gǔ

coccyx; tailbone

尻子 kāo zi

buttocks; backside

尻尖 kāo jiān

rump (of an animal)

Example Sentences

他的尻骨受伤了。

tā de kāo gǔ shòu shāng le

His tailbone is injured.

别打小孩的尻子。

bié dǎ xiǎo hái de kāo zi

Don't spank the child's bottom.

这是猪肉的尻尖。

zhè shì zhū ròu de kāo jiān

This is the pork rump cut.

Similar Characters

尸 shī

尹 yǐn

尺 chǐ

Practice Writing 尻 (kāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尻

What does 尻 (kāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尻 and 尸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尻?

What common words use 尻?

How to Write 尻 (kāo)