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

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

The Chinese character 筷 (kuài) means "chopstick". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 筷 stroke by stroke?

筷 has 13 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 筷 and 笙?

筷 (kuài) and 笙 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 筷?

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

Q: What common words use 筷?

Common words containing 筷 include: 筷子 (kuài zi) — chopsticks; 竹筷 (zhú kuài) — Bamboo chopsticks; 拿筷子 (ná kuài zi) — to use/take chopsticks.

How to Write 筷

The character 筷 (kuài) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

筷 is pronounced kuài in Mandarin Chinese. It means chopstick.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 筷 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 筷

筷子 kuài zi

chopsticks

竹筷 zhú kuài

Bamboo chopsticks

拿筷子 ná kuài zi

to use/take chopsticks

Example Sentences

我会用筷子吃饭。

wǒ huì yòng kuài zi chī fàn

I can eat with chopsticks.

这双竹筷很轻。

zhè shuāng zhú kuài hěn qīng

This pair of bamboo chopsticks is very light.

请帮我拿筷子。

qǐng bāng wǒ ná kuài zi

Please get me some chopsticks.

Similar Characters

笙 shēng

笛 dí

笞 chī

Practice Writing 筷 (kuài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筷

What does 筷 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筷 and 笙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筷?

What common words use 筷?

How to Write 筷 (kuài)