口 (kǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 口 (kǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 口 (kǒu) means "mouth or opening". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 口 stroke by stroke?

口 has 3 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 口 and 卟?

口 (kǒu) and 卟 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 口?

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

Q: What common words use 口?

Common words containing 口 include: 门口 (mén kǒu) — doorway; entrance; 一口气 (yì kǒu qì) — in one breath; at one go; 口语 (kǒu yǔ) — spoken language.

How to Write 口

The character 口 (kǒu) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

口 is pronounced kǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means mouth or opening.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 口 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 口

门口 mén kǒu

doorway; entrance

一口气 yì kǒu qì

in one breath; at one go

口语 kǒu yǔ

spoken language

Example Sentences

我在学校门口等你。

wǒ zài xué xiào mén kǒu děng nǐ

I am waiting for you at the school gate.

他一口气跑到了终点。

tā yì kǒu qì pǎo dào le zhōng diǎn

He ran to the finish line in one go.

他的汉语口语很好。

tā de hàn yǔ kǒu yǔ hěn hǎo

His spoken Chinese is very good.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 口 (kǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 口

What does 口 (kǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 口 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 口 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 口?

What common words use 口?

How to Write 口 (kǒu)