客 (kè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 客 (kè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 客 (kè) means "Guest; visitor; customer.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 客 stroke by stroke?

客 has 9 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 客 and 宋?

客 (kè) and 宋 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 客?

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

Q: What common words use 客?

Common words containing 客 include: 客人 (kè rén) — Guest; visitor.; 客气 (kè qì) — Polite; courteous.; 客厅 (kè tīng) — Living room..

How to Write 客

The character 客 (kè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

客 is pronounced kè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Guest; visitor; customer..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 客 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 客

客人 kè rén

Guest; visitor.

客气 kè qì

Polite; courteous.

客厅 kè tīng

Living room.

Example Sentences

家里来了客人。

jiā lǐ lái le kè rén

Guests have arrived at the house.

别客气，请坐。

bié kè qì qǐng zuò

Please don't stand on ceremony; have a seat.

客厅里有一台电视。

kè tīng lǐ yǒu yī tái diàn shì

There is a TV in the living room.

Similar Characters

宋 sòng

完 wán

宏 hóng

Practice Writing 客 (kè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 客

What does 客 (kè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 客 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 客 and 宋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 客?

What common words use 客?

How to Write 客 (kè)