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

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

The Chinese character 块 (kuài) means "Piece; chunk; (measure word).". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 块 stroke by stroke?

块 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 块 and 圣?

块 (kuài) and 圣 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 块?

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

Q: What common words use 块?

Common words containing 块 include: 一块 (yī kuài) — one piece; one yuan; 一块儿 (yī kuài ér) — together; 块头 (kuài tóu) — Build; size (of a person)..

How to Write 块

The character 块 (kuài) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

块 is pronounced kuài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Piece; chunk; (measure word)..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 块 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 块

一块 yī kuài

one piece; one yuan

一块儿 yī kuài ér

together

块头 kuài tóu

Build; size (of a person).

Example Sentences

给我一块西瓜。

gěi wǒ yī kuài xī guā

Give me a piece of watermelon.

我们一块儿去吧。

wǒ men yī kuài ér qù ba

Let's go together.

他的块头很大。

tā de kuài tóu hěn dà

He has a large build.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

Practice Writing 块 (kuài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 块

What does 块 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 块 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 块 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 块?

What common words use 块?

How to Write 块 (kuài)