叩 (kòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 叩 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 叩 (kòu) means "To knock; to kowtow". with 5 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 叩 stroke by stroke?

叩 has 5 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 叩 and 卟?

叩 (kòu) 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 叩?

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 叩?

Common words containing 叩 include: 叩门 (kòu mén) — To knock on a door; 叩头 (kòu tóu) — To kowtow; to bow deeply; 叩谢 (kòu xiè) — To express deep gratitude.

How to Write 叩

The character 叩 (kòu) is written with 5 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

叩 is pronounced kòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To knock; to kowtow.

Common Words with 叩

叩门 kòu mén

To knock on a door

叩头 kòu tóu

To kowtow; to bow deeply

叩谢 kòu xiè

To express deep gratitude

Example Sentences

有人在轻轻叩门。

yǒu rén zài qīng qīng kòu mén

Someone is knocking gently on the door.

他向长辈叩头行礼。

tā xiàng zhǎng bèi kòu tóu xíng lǐ

He kowtowed to his elders.

他叩谢救命之恩。

tā kòu xiè jiù mìng zhī ēn

He kowtowed in gratitude for saving his life.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

口 kǒu

古 gǔ

Practice Writing 叩 (kòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 叩

What does 叩 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 叩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 叩 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 叩?

What common words use 叩?

How to Write 叩 (kòu)