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

Q: What does 跨 (kuà) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 跨 (kuà) means "to stride". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跨 stroke by stroke?

跨 has 13 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 跨 and 䠀?

跨 (kuà) and 䠀 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 跨?

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

Q: What common words use 跨?

Common words containing 跨 include: 跨步 (kuà bù) — to take a stride; 跨越 (kuà yuè) — to cross over; 跨国 (kuà guó) — multinational.

How to Write 跨

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

跨 is pronounced kuà in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stride.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 跨 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 跨

跨步 kuà bù

to take a stride

跨越 kuà yuè

to cross over

跨国 kuà guó

multinational

Example Sentences

他向前迈了一大跨步。

tā xiàng qián mài le yī dà kuà bù

He took a big stride forward.

我们要跨越困难。

wǒ men yào kuà yuè kùn nán

We need to overcome the difficulties.

这是一家跨国公司。

zhè shì yī jiā kuà guó gōng sī

This is a multinational company.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

趺 fū

趼 jiǎn

Practice Writing 跨 (kuà)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跨

What does 跨 (kuà) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跨 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跨?

What common words use 跨?

How to Write 跨 (kuà)