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

Q: What does 蔻 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蔻 (kòu) means "cardamom / nutmeg". with 14 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蔻 stroke by stroke?

蔻 has 14 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蔻 and 莿?

蔻 (kòu) and 莿 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 蔻?

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

Q: What common words use 蔻?

Common words containing 蔻 include: 豆蔻 (dòu kòu) — cardamom; nutmeg; 蔻丹 (kòu dān) — nail polish (traditional term); 蔻仁 (kòu rén) — cardamom seed / nutmeg kernel.

How to Write 蔻

The character 蔻 (kòu) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蔻 is pronounced kòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means cardamom / nutmeg.

Common Words with 蔻

豆蔻 dòu kòu

cardamom; nutmeg

蔻丹 kòu dān

nail polish (traditional term)

蔻仁 kòu rén

cardamom seed / nutmeg kernel

Example Sentences

豆蔻是一种香料。

dòu kòu shì yī zhǒng xiāng liào

Cardamom is a type of spice.

她涂了红色的蔻丹。

tā tú le hóng sè de kòu dān

She applied red nail polish.

蔻仁可以入药。

kòu rén kě yǐ rù yào

Cardamom seeds can be used as medicine.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菐 pú

萠 pān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蔻

What does 蔻 (kòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蔻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蔻 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蔻?

What common words use 蔻?

How to Write 蔻 (kòu)