喾 (kù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喾 (kù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喾 (kù) means "Emperor Ku (mythical)". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喾 stroke by stroke?

喾 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 喾 and 㕡?

喾 (kù) and 㕡 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 喾?

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

Q: What common words use 喾?

Common words containing 喾 include: 帝喾 (dì kù) — Emperor Ku (a legendary Chinese ruler).; 喾庙 (kù miào) — Temple of Emperor Ku; 喾陵 (kù líng) — Tomb of Emperor Ku.

How to Write 喾

The character 喾 (kù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

喾 is pronounced kù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Emperor Ku (mythical).

Common Words with 喾

帝喾 dì kù

Emperor Ku (a legendary Chinese ruler).

喾庙 kù miào

Temple of Emperor Ku

喾陵 kù líng

Tomb of Emperor Ku

Example Sentences

帝喾是古代的皇帝。

dì kù shì gǔ dài de huáng dì

Emperor Ku was an ancient emperor.

这里有一座帝喾庙。

zhè lǐ yǒu yī zuò dì kù miào

There is a temple of Emperor Ku here.

我们去参观了喾陵。

wǒ men qù cān guān le kù líng

We went to visit the Mausoleum of Emperor Ku.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喾 (kù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喾

What does 喾 (kù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喾 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喾?

What common words use 喾?

How to Write 喾 (kù)