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

Q: What does 眍 (kōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眍 (kōu) means "sunken (eyes)". with 9 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眍 stroke by stroke?

眍 has 9 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眍 and 盯?

眍 (kōu) and 盯 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 眍?

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

Q: What common words use 眍?

Common words containing 眍 include: 眍搂 (kōu lǒu) — sunken (eyes); 眍眼 (kōu yǎn) — sunken eyes; 眍进去 (kōu jìn qù) — to sink in (referring to eyes).

How to Write 眍

The character 眍 (kōu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

眍 is pronounced kōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means sunken (eyes).

Common Words with 眍

眍搂 kōu lǒu

sunken (eyes)

眍眼 kōu yǎn

sunken eyes

眍进去 kōu jìn qù

to sink in (referring to eyes)

Example Sentences

他的眼睛眍搂着。

tā de yǎn jīng kōu lǒu zhe

His eyes are sunken.

他有一双眍眼。

tā yǒu yī shuāng kōu yǎn

He has a pair of sunken eyes.

他的眼眶眍进去了。

tā de yǎn kuàng kōu jìn qù le

His eye sockets are sunken.

Similar Characters

盯 dīng

盱 xū

盲 máng

Practice Writing 眍 (kōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眍

What does 眍 (kōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眍 and 盯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眍?

What common words use 眍?

How to Write 眍 (kōu)