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

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

The Chinese character 铿 (kēng) means "Clang / Resonant sound". with 12 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铿 stroke by stroke?

铿 has 12 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铿 and 钰?

铿 (kēng) and 钰 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 铿?

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

Q: What common words use 铿?

Common words containing 铿 include: 铿锵有力 (kēng qiāng yǒu lì) — Sonorous and forceful; 铿锵 (kēng qiāng) — Sonorous / Clanging; 铿然 (kēng rán) — Clanging / Resonant.

How to Write 铿

The character 铿 (kēng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

铿 is pronounced kēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Clang / Resonant sound.

Common Words with 铿

铿锵有力 kēng qiāng yǒu lì

Sonorous and forceful

铿锵 kēng qiāng

Sonorous / Clanging

铿然 kēng rán

Clanging / Resonant

Example Sentences

他的发言铿锵有力。

tā de fā yán kēng qiāng yǒu lì

His speech was powerful and resonant.

音乐节奏很铿锵。

yīn yuè jié zòu hěn kēng qiāng

The rhythm of the music is sonorous.

传来一声铿然巨响。

chuán lái yī shēng kēng rán jù xiǎng

A loud, metallic crash rang out.

Similar Characters

钰 yù

钱 qián

钲 zhēng

Practice Writing 铿 (kēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铿

What does 铿 (kēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铿 and 钰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铿?

What common words use 铿?

How to Write 铿 (kēng)