坑 (kēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坑 (kēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坑 (kēng) means "Pit; hole; to cheat.". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坑 stroke by stroke?

坑 has 7 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 坑 and 圣?

坑 (kēng) and 圣 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 坑?

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 坑?

Common words containing 坑 include: 水坑 (shuǐ kēng) — Puddle; 坑人 (kēng rén) — To cheat people.; 土坑 (tǔ kēng) — Pit; dirt hole.

How to Write 坑

The character 坑 (kēng) is written with 7 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

坑 is pronounced kēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pit; hole; to cheat..

Common Words with 坑

水坑 shuǐ kēng

Puddle

坑人 kēng rén

To cheat people.

土坑 tǔ kēng

Pit; dirt hole

Example Sentences

地上有一个小水坑。

dì shàng yǒu yí gè xiǎo shuǐ kēng

There is a small puddle on the ground.

这个商店很坑人。

zhè ge shāng diàn hěn kēng rén

This shop is a rip-off.

工人们在工地旁边挖了一个深深的土坑。

gōng rén men zài gōng dì páng biān wā le yí gè shēn shēn de tǔ kēng 。

The workers dug a deep pit next to the construction site.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 坑 (kēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坑

What does 坑 (kēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坑 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坑?

What common words use 坑?

How to Write 坑 (kēng)