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

Q: What does 寇 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寇 (kòu) means "bandit; invader". with 11 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寇 stroke by stroke?

寇 has 11 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寇 and 客?

寇 (kòu) and 客 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 寇?

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

Q: What common words use 寇?

Common words containing 寇 include: 倭寇 (wō kòu) — Japanese pirates (historical); 敌寇 (dí kòu) — Enemy invaders; 贼寇 (zéi kòu) — Bandits; invaders.

How to Write 寇

The character 寇 (kòu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

寇 is pronounced kòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means bandit; invader.

Common Words with 寇

倭寇 wō kòu

Japanese pirates (historical)

敌寇 dí kòu

Enemy invaders

贼寇 zéi kòu

Bandits; invaders

Example Sentences

历史书里提到了倭寇。

lì shǐ shū lǐ tí dào le wō kòu

Japanese pirates are mentioned in history books.

我们要保卫国家抗击敌寇。

wǒ men yào bǎo wèi guó jiā kàng jī dí kòu

We must defend the country and fight against enemies.

官兵正在追捕贼寇。

guān bīng zhèng zài zhuī bǔ zéi kòu

The government soldiers are chasing the bandits.

Similar Characters

客 kè

宣 xuān

室 shì

Practice Writing 寇 (kòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寇

What does 寇 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寇 and 客?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寇?

What common words use 寇?

How to Write 寇 (kòu)