胯 (kuà) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 胯 (kuà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胯 (kuà) means "hip; crotch". with 10 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胯 stroke by stroke?

胯 has 10 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 胯 and 朊?

胯 (kuà) and 朊 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 胯?

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

Q: What common words use 胯?

Common words containing 胯 include: 胯骨 (kuà gǔ) — hip bone; 胯下 (kuà xià) — between the legs; under the crotch; 胯部 (kuà bù) — hip area; crotch area.

How to Write 胯

The character 胯 (kuà) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

胯 is pronounced kuà in Mandarin Chinese. It means hip; crotch.

Common Words with 胯

胯骨 kuà gǔ

hip bone

胯下 kuà xià

between the legs; under the crotch

胯部 kuà bù

hip area; crotch area

Example Sentences

摔跤容易伤到胯骨。

shuāi jiāo róng yì shāng dào kuà gǔ

Falling down can easily injure the hip bone.

他从桌子胯下钻了过去。

tā cóng zhuō zi kuà xià zuān le guò qù

He crawled under the table.

运动前要拉伸胯部。

yùn dòng qián yào lā shēn kuà bù

Stretch your hips before exercising.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胯

What does 胯 (kuà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胯 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胯?

What common words use 胯?

How to Write 胯 (kuà)