垦 (kěn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 垦 (kěn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 垦 (kěn) means "to reclaim (land)". with 9 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 垦 stroke by stroke?

垦 has 9 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 垦 and 圻?

垦 (kěn) and 圻 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 垦?

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

Q: What common words use 垦?

Common words containing 垦 include: 开垦 (kāi kěn) — to reclaim land; to bring under cultivation; 农垦 (nóng kěn) — Land reclamation; farming; 垦荒 (kěn huāng) — to reclaim wasteland.

How to Write 垦

The character 垦 (kěn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

垦 is pronounced kěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to reclaim (land).

Common Words with 垦

开垦 kāi kěn

to reclaim land; to bring under cultivation

农垦 nóng kěn

Land reclamation; farming

垦荒 kěn huāng

to reclaim wasteland

Example Sentences

他们在开垦荒地。

tā men zài kāi kěn huāng dì

They are reclaiming wasteland.

他在农垦局工作。

tā zài nóng kěn jú gōng zuò

He works at the Land Reclamation Bureau.

爷爷年轻时去垦荒。

yé yé nián qīng shí qù kěn huāng

Grandpa went to reclaim wasteland when he was young.

Similar Characters

圻 qí

圼 niè

址 zhǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 垦

What does 垦 (kěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 垦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 垦 and 圻?

What mistakes do learners make writing 垦?

What common words use 垦?

How to Write 垦 (kěn)