How to Write 枯
The character 枯 (kū) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
枯 is pronounced kū in Mandarin Chinese. It means withered; dried up.
Common Words with 枯
枯萎
kū wěi
to wither; to shrivel
枯草
kū cǎo
dried grass
枯燥
kū zào
dull; boring; dry
Example Sentences
花朵已经枯萎了。
huā duǒ yǐ jīng kū wěi le
The flowers have already withered.
这里的草都枯了。
zhè lǐ de cǎo dōu kū le
The grass here has all withered.
这本书的内容很枯燥。
zhè běn shū de nèi róng hěn kū zào
The content of this book is very dull.
Practice Writing 枯 (kū)
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