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

Q: What does 龈 (kěn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 龈 (kěn) means "gums". with 14 strokes and the radical 齿.

Q: How do you write 龈 stroke by stroke?

龈 has 14 strokes. The radical is 齿. 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 龈 and 龃?

龈 (kěn) and 龃 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 龈?

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

Q: What common words use 龈?

Common words containing 龈 include: 牙龈 (yá yín) — gums; 龈炎 (kěn yán) — gingivitis; gum inflammation; 牙龈肉 (yá yín ròu) — gum tissue.

How to Write 龈

The character 龈 (kěn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 齿 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

龈 is pronounced kěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means gums.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: kěn, yín.

Common Words with 龈

牙龈 yá yín

gums

龈炎 kěn yán

gingivitis; gum inflammation

牙龈肉 yá yín ròu

gum tissue

Example Sentences

我的牙龈出血了。

wǒ de yá yín chū xiě le

My gums are bleeding.

医生说我有龈炎。

yī shēng shuō wǒ yǒu kěn yán

The doctor said I have gingivitis.

牙龈肉红肿了。

yá yín ròu hóng zhǒng le

The gums are red and swollen.

Similar Characters

龃 jǔ

龄 líng

龅 bāo

Practice Writing 龈 (kěn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 龈

What does 龈 (kěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 龈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 龈 and 龃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 龈?

What common words use 龈?

How to Write 龈 (kěn)