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

Q: What does 堀 (kū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 堀 (kū) means "cave; hole; den". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 堀 stroke by stroke?

堀 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 堀 and 型?

堀 (kū) and 型 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 堀?

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

Q: What common words use 堀?

Common words containing 堀 include: 堀室 (kū shì) — underground room; cellar; 堀穴 (kū xué) — cave; den; 龙堀 (lóng kū) — Longku (a place name).

How to Write 堀

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

堀 is pronounced kū in Mandarin Chinese. It means cave; hole; den.

Common Words with 堀

堀室 kū shì

underground room; cellar

堀穴 kū xué

cave; den

龙堀 lóng kū

Longku (a place name)

Example Sentences

这是一个地下堀室。

zhè shì yí gè dì xià kū shì

This is an underground chamber.

小兔子住在堀穴里。

xiǎo tù zi zhù zài kū xué lǐ

The little bunny lives in a burrow.

传说这里有龙堀。

chuán shuō zhè lǐ yǒu lóng kū

Legend says there is a dragon's cave here.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 堀 (kū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 堀

What does 堀 (kū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 堀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 堀 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 堀?

What common words use 堀?

How to Write 堀 (kū)