How to Write 跨 (kuà) — Meaning “to stride”

Q: What is a good memory trick to remember 跨?

Picture a person (足) taking a big step over a wide gap, like stepping across a "夸" (a stretched shape). Imagine saying "夸-ch!" as you stride over something to link the sound and meaning.

Q: What are important writing tips for 跨?

Write 足 first, with the bottom stroke turning into a left-falling stroke (提) rather than a horizontal. The right side 夸 has 大 at the top with a horizontal stroke through it, and 亏 below—make sure the bottom part is not too wide.

Q: How is 跨 different from 䠀 and 趺?

跨 means to stride or step over, while 䠀 (chǎng) means to tread or trample and is rarely used. 趺 (fū) means to sit cross-legged or refers to the instep of the foot, not striding.

Q: In what contexts is 跨 used in modern Chinese?

跨 is common in words like 跨国 (kuà guó) meaning "multinational" (lit. cross-country) and 跨越 (kuà yuè) meaning "to leap over" obstacles. You see it in business or travel contexts to describe crossing borders or boundaries.

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.

kuà HSK Level 6 13 strokes Radical: 足

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

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 92% of HSK Level 6 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 跨步 (kuà bù), 跨越 (kuà yuè), 跨国 (kuà guó).

Due to its 13 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 跨 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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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.

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What Does kuà (跨) Mean in Chinese?

跨 means to stride.

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

Character Data

Character	跨
Pinyin	kuà (kua)
Meaning	to stride
Strokes	13
Radical	足
HSK Level	6
Difficulty	4.2/5

Origin of 跨

跨 combines the radical 足 (foot) and the phonetic component 夸 (kuā, meaning 'to boast' or 'exaggerate'). The foot radical suggests an action involving the legs, while 夸 implies stretching or expanding, together forming the idea of taking a long, striding step.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a foot (足) taking a huge, boastful step (夸) across a wide gap.

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 Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
跨 (current)	kuà	13	足
䠀	tāng	15	足
趺	fū	11	足
趼	jiǎn	11	足

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跨

What are the components of 跨 and how do they relate to its meaning?

The left side is 足 (zú), meaning "foot," which shows the character involves foot action. The right side is 夸 (kuā), which gives the sound and also hints at the idea of opening or stretching, as in taking a long stride.

What is a good memory trick to remember 跨?

What are important writing tips for 跨?

How is 跨 different from 䠀 and 趺?

In what contexts is 跨 used in modern Chinese?

What common words use 跨?

How to Write 跨 (kuà) — Meaning “to stride”

Practice Writing 跨 (kuà)

How to Write 跨

What Does kuà (跨) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 跨

Common Words with 跨

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 跨 (kuà)

Frequently Asked Questions about 跨

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