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

Q: What does 筘 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 筘 (kòu) means "Reed (of a loom)". with 12 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 筘 stroke by stroke?

筘 has 12 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 筘 and 笄?

筘 (kòu) and 笄 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 筘?

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

Q: What common words use 筘?

Common words containing 筘 include: 筘布 (kòu bù) — To weave cloth using a reed; 筘齿 (kòu chǐ) — Reed tooth (of a loom); 筘眼 (kòu yǎn) — Dent (the space in a loom reed).

How to Write 筘

The character 筘 (kòu) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

筘 is pronounced kòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Reed (of a loom).

Common Words with 筘

筘布 kòu bù

To weave cloth using a reed

筘齿 kòu chǐ

Reed tooth (of a loom)

筘眼 kòu yǎn

Dent (the space in a loom reed)

Example Sentences

这种筘布很厚。

zhè zhǒng kòu bù hěn hòu

This reed-woven cloth is very thick.

筘齿坏了一个。

kòu chǐ huài le yí gè

One of the reed teeth is broken.

穿过这个筘眼。

chuān guò zhè ge kòu yǎn

Pass through this reed eye.

Similar Characters

笄 jī

笆 bā

笊 zhào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筘

What does 筘 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筘 and 笄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筘?

What common words use 筘?

How to Write 筘 (kòu)