侩 (kuài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侩 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侩 (kuài) means "Broker / Middleman (often derogatory)". with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侩 stroke by stroke?

侩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 侩 and 仰?

侩 (kuài) and 仰 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 侩?

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

Q: What common words use 侩?

Common words containing 侩 include: 市侩 (shì kuài) — philistine / mercenary / unscrupulous merchant; 市侩气 (shì kuài qì) — philistinism / mercenary attitude; 牙侩 (yá kuài) — Middleman / Broker.

How to Write 侩

The character 侩 (kuài) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

侩 is pronounced kuài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Broker / Middleman (often derogatory).

Common Words with 侩

市侩 shì kuài

philistine / mercenary / unscrupulous merchant

市侩气 shì kuài qì

philistinism / mercenary attitude

牙侩 yá kuài

Middleman / Broker

Example Sentences

这个人很市侩。

zhè ge rén hěn shì kuài

This person is very mercenary and philistine.

他满身市侩气。

tā mǎn shēn shì kuài qì

He has a very mercenary air.

古代有牙侩。

gǔ dài yǒu yá kuài

There were middlemen in ancient times.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

Practice Writing 侩 (kuài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侩

What does 侩 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侩 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侩?

What common words use 侩?

How to Write 侩 (kuài)