蒯 (kuǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 蒯 (kuǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蒯 (kuǎi) means "Sedge". with 13 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蒯 stroke by stroke?

蒯 has 13 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蒯 and 莿?

蒯 (kuǎi) and 莿 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 蒯?

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

Q: What common words use 蒯?

Common words containing 蒯 include: 姓蒯 (xìng kuǎi) — Surname Kuai; 蒯草 (kuǎi cǎo) — Sedge grass; 蒯席 (kuǎi xí) — Sedge mat.

How to Write 蒯

The character 蒯 (kuǎi) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蒯 is pronounced kuǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sedge.

Common Words with 蒯

姓蒯 xìng kuǎi

Surname Kuai

蒯草 kuǎi cǎo

Sedge grass

蒯席 kuǎi xí

Sedge mat

Example Sentences

他姓蒯。

tā xìng kuǎi

His surname is Kuai.

这种草叫蒯草。

zhè zhòng cǎo jiào kuǎi cǎo

This grass is called woolly grass.

这是一个蒯席。

zhè shì yí gè kuǎi xí

This is a rush mat.

Similar Characters

莿 cì

菀 wǎn

菁 jīng

Practice Writing 蒯 (kuǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒯

What does 蒯 (kuǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蒯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蒯 and 莿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蒯?

What common words use 蒯?

How to Write 蒯 (kuǎi)