裉 (kèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 裉 (kèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 裉 (kèn) means "Seam (usually under the arm of a garment)". with 11 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 裉 stroke by stroke?

裉 has 11 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 裉 and 衲?

裉 (kèn) and 衲 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 裉?

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

Q: What common words use 裉?

Common words containing 裉 include: 裉子 (kèn zi) — Underarm seam; 宽裉 (kuān kèn) — Loose-fitting (clothing); 紧裉 (jǐn kèn) — tight-fitting (clothing).

How to Write 裉

The character 裉 (kèn) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 衤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

裉 is pronounced kèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Seam (usually under the arm of a garment).

Common Words with 裉

裉子 kèn zi

Underarm seam

宽裉 kuān kèn

Loose-fitting (clothing)

紧裉 jǐn kèn

tight-fitting (clothing)

Example Sentences

这件衣服的裉子很合适。

zhè jiàn yī fú de kèn zi hěn hé shì

The armhole of this garment fits well.

这种款式是宽裉的。

zhè zhǒng kuǎn shì shì kuān kèn de

This style has a wide waist.

衣服的裉部太紧了。

yī fú de kèn bù tài jǐn le

The underarm area of the clothes is too tight.

Similar Characters

衲 nà

衹 zhǐ

衽 rèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 裉

What does 裉 (kèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 裉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 裉 and 衲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 裉?

What common words use 裉?

How to Write 裉 (kèn)