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

Q: What does 窟 (kū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窟 (kū) means "cave / hole". with 13 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窟 stroke by stroke?

窟 has 13 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窟 and 窑?

窟 (kū) and 窑 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 窟?

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

Q: What common words use 窟?

Common words containing 窟 include: 洞窟 (dòng kū) — Grotto / Cave; 窟窿 (kū lóng) — hole / cavity / debt; 石窟 (shí kū) — grotto.

How to Write 窟

The character 窟 (kū) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窟 is pronounced kū in Mandarin Chinese. It means cave / hole.

Common Words with 窟

洞窟 dòng kū

Grotto / Cave

窟窿 kū lóng

hole / cavity / debt

石窟 shí kū

grotto

Example Sentences

这里的洞窟很大。

zhè lǐ de dòng kū hěn dà

The caves here are very large.

衣服破了一个窟窿。

yī fú pò le yí gè kū lóng

There is a hole in the clothes.

我们去参观石窟。

wǒ men qù cān guān shí kū

We are going to visit the grottoes.

Similar Characters

窑 yáo

窒 zhì

窕 tiǎo

Practice Writing 窟 (kū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窟

What does 窟 (kū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窟 and 窑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窟?

What common words use 窟?

How to Write 窟 (kū)