刳 (kū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 刳 (kū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 刳 (kū) means "To hollow out / To scoop out.". with 8 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 刳 stroke by stroke?

刳 has 8 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 刳 and 刎?

刳 (kū) and 刎 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 刳?

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

Q: What common words use 刳?

Common words containing 刳 include: 刳木 (kū mù) — To hollow out wood.; 刳心 (kū xīn) — To examine one's heart / To be deeply moved.; 刳剔 (kū tī) — To cut open and remove..

How to Write 刳

The character 刳 (kū) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

刳 is pronounced kū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hollow out / To scoop out..

Common Words with 刳

刳木 kū mù

To hollow out wood.

刳心 kū xīn

To examine one's heart / To be deeply moved.

刳剔 kū tī

To cut open and remove.

Example Sentences

古人刳木做成小船。

gǔ rén kū mù zuò chéng xiǎo chuán

Ancient people hollowed out logs to make small boats.

他在刳心钻研学问。

tā zài kū xīn zuān yán xué wèn

He is studying with great concentration.

厨师在刳剔鱼骨。

chú shī zài kū tī yú gǔ

The chef is deboning the fish.

Similar Characters

刎 wěn

刑 xíng

划 huá

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Frequently Asked Questions about 刳

What does 刳 (kū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 刳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 刳 and 刎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 刳?

What common words use 刳?

How to Write 刳 (kū)