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

Q: What does 裤 (kù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 裤 (kù) means "Trousers; pants". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 裤 stroke by stroke?

裤 has 12 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 裤 and 袍?

裤 (kù) and 袍 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 裤?

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

Q: What common words use 裤?

Common words containing 裤 include: 裤子 (kù zi) — Trousers; pants; 长裤 (cháng kù) — Trousers; 短裤 (duǎn kù) — Shorts..

How to Write 裤

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

裤 is pronounced kù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Trousers; pants.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 裤 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 裤

裤子 kù zi

Trousers; pants

长裤 cháng kù

Trousers

短裤 duǎn kù

Shorts.

Example Sentences

这条裤子很舒服。

zhè tiáo kù zi hěn shū fú

These pants are very comfortable.

我想买一条长裤。

wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī tiáo cháng kù

I want to buy a pair of trousers.

他穿着蓝色的短裤。

tā chuān zhe lán sè de duǎn kù

He is wearing blue shorts.

Similar Characters

袍 páo

袒 tǎn

袖 xiù

Practice Writing 裤 (kù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 裤

What does 裤 (kù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 裤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 裤 and 袍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 裤?

What common words use 裤?

How to Write 裤 (kù)