孔 (kǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 孔 (kǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 孔 (kǒng) means "hole; opening; (a surname)". with 4 strokes and the radical 子.

Q: How do you write 孔 stroke by stroke?

孔 has 4 strokes. The radical is 子. 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 孔 and 子?

孔 (kǒng) and 子 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 孔?

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

Q: What common words use 孔?

Common words containing 孔 include: 孔子 (kǒng zi) — Confucius; 鼻孔 (bí kǒng) — Nostril; 孔雀 (kǒng què) — peacock.

How to Write 孔

The character 孔 (kǒng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 子 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

孔 is pronounced kǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means hole; opening; (a surname).

Common Words with 孔

孔子 kǒng zi

Confucius

鼻孔 bí kǒng

Nostril

孔雀 kǒng què

peacock

Example Sentences

孔子是教育家。

kǒng zi shì jiào yù jiā

Confucius was an educator.

他的鼻孔很大。

tā de bí kǒng hěn dà

His nostrils are very large.

孔雀开屏了。

kǒng què kāi píng le

The peacock spread its tail feathers.

Similar Characters

子 zi

孑 jié

孓 jué

Practice Writing 孔 (kǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 孔

What does 孔 (kǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 孔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 孔 and 子?

What mistakes do learners make writing 孔?

What common words use 孔?

How to Write 孔 (kǒng)