抠 (kōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 抠 (kōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 抠 (kōu) means "to dig out with a finger; to be stingy; to nitpick". with 7 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 抠 stroke by stroke?

抠 has 7 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 抠 and 㧜?

抠 (kōu) and 㧜 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 抠?

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

Q: What common words use 抠?

Common words containing 抠 include: 抠门 (kōu mén) — stingy; miserly; 抠字眼 (kōu zì yǎn) — to nitpick on words; to quibble over wording; 抠鼻子 (kōu bí zi) — to pick one's nose.

How to Write 抠

The character 抠 (kōu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

抠 is pronounced kōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to dig out with a finger; to be stingy; to nitpick.

Common Words with 抠

抠门 kōu mén

stingy; miserly

抠字眼 kōu zì yǎn

to nitpick on words; to quibble over wording

抠鼻子 kōu bí zi

to pick one's nose

Example Sentences

他这个人很抠门。

tā zhè ge rén hěn kōu mén

He is very cheap.

别总是抠字眼。

bié zǒng shì kōu zì yǎn

Don't always quibble over words.

小孩喜欢抠鼻子。

xiǎo hái xǐ huān kōu bí zi

Children like to pick their noses.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扑 pū

扒 bā

Practice Writing 抠 (kōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 抠

What does 抠 (kōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 抠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 抠 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 抠?

What common words use 抠?

How to Write 抠 (kōu)