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

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

The Chinese character 狯 (kuài) means "cunning". with 9 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狯 stroke by stroke?

狯 has 9 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狯 and 状?

狯 (kuài) and 状 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 狯?

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

Q: What common words use 狯?

Common words containing 狯 include: 狡狯 (jiǎo kuài) — Crafty; tricky; 顽狯 (wán kuài) — Mischievous / Playful; 狯黠 (kuài xiá) — crafty / sly.

How to Write 狯

The character 狯 (kuài) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

狯 is pronounced kuài in Mandarin Chinese. It means cunning.

Common Words with 狯

狡狯 jiǎo kuài

Crafty; tricky

顽狯 wán kuài

Mischievous / Playful

狯黠 kuài xiá

crafty / sly

Example Sentences

他为人很狡狯。

tā wéi rén hěn jiǎo kuài

He is very crafty.

这个孩子很顽狯。

zhè ge hái zi hěn wán kuài

This child is very mischievous and playful.

他的眼神很狯黠。

tā de yǎn shén hěn kuài xiá

His gaze is very crafty.

Similar Characters

状 zhuàng

犹 yóu

犾 yín

Practice Writing 狯 (kuài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狯

What does 狯 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狯 and 状?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狯?

What common words use 狯?

How to Write 狯 (kuài)