How to Write 靠
The character 靠 (kào) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 非 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
靠 is pronounced kào in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lean against; rely on; near.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 靠 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 靠
靠边
kào biān
Pull over; move to the side
依靠
yī kào
to rely on; support
靠谱
kào pǔ
Reliable; dependable; trustworthy
Example Sentences
请靠边停车。
qǐng kào biān tíng chē
Please pull over.
孩子依靠父母。
hái zi yī kào fù mǔ
Children rely on their parents.
这个人很靠谱。
zhè ge rén hěn kào pǔ
This person is very reliable.
Practice Writing 靠 (kào)
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