丂 (kǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 丂 (kǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 丂 (kǎo) means "to obstruct; breath struggling to escape (archaic)". with 2 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 丂 stroke by stroke?

丂 has 2 strokes. The radical is 一. 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 丂 and 一?

丂 (kǎo) and 一 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 丂?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 丂?

Common words containing 丂 include: 丂丂 (kǎo kǎo) — sound of knocking or chopping; 丂声 (kǎo shēng) — sound of knocking; 丂音 (kǎo yīn) — sound of knocking.

How to Write 丂

The character 丂 (kǎo) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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

丂 is pronounced kǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to obstruct; breath struggling to escape (archaic).

Common Words with 丂

丂丂 kǎo kǎo

sound of knocking or chopping

丂声 kǎo shēng

sound of knocking

丂音 kǎo yīn

sound of knocking

Example Sentences

他发出了丂丂的声音。

tā fā chū le kǎo kǎo de shēng yīn

He made a knocking sound.

我听到了丂声。

wǒ tīng dào le kǎo shēng

I heard a shout.

这是一个奇特的丂音。

zhè shì yí gè qí tè de kǎo yīn

This is a peculiar 'kao' sound.

Similar Characters

一 yī

丁 dīng

七 qī

Practice Writing 丂 (kǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 丂

What does 丂 (kǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 丂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 丂 and 一?

What mistakes do learners make writing 丂?

What common words use 丂?

How to Write 丂 (kǎo)