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

Q: What does 扣 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扣 (kòu) means "to button or deduct". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 扣 stroke by stroke?

扣 has 6 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 扣 and 㧜?

扣 (kòu) 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 扣?

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 扣?

Common words containing 扣 include: 扣子 (kòu zi) — button; 折扣 (zhé kòu) — discount; 扣分 (kòu fēn) — to deduct points.

How to Write 扣

The character 扣 (kòu) is written with 6 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

扣 is pronounced kòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to button or deduct.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 扣 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 扣

扣子 kòu zi

button

折扣 zhé kòu

discount

扣分 kòu fēn

to deduct points

Example Sentences

他的扣子掉了。

tā de kòu zi diào le

His button fell off.

这家店有折扣。

zhè jiā diàn yǒu zhé kòu

This shop has discounts.

考试被扣分了。

kǎo shì bèi kòu fēn le

Points were deducted from the exam.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扎 zā

扑 pū

Practice Writing 扣 (kòu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扣

What does 扣 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扣 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扣?

What common words use 扣?

How to Write 扣 (kòu)