宽 (kuān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宽 (kuān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宽 (kuān) means "Wide / Broad / Lenient". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宽 stroke by stroke?

宽 has 10 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宽 and 宓?

宽 (kuān) and 宓 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 宽?

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

Q: What common words use 宽?

Common words containing 宽 include: 宽 (kuān) — Wide / Broad / Lenient; 宽敞 (kuān chǎng) — Spacious / Roomy; 宽带 (kuān dài) — Broadband.

How to Write 宽

The character 宽 (kuān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

宽 is pronounced kuān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wide / Broad / Lenient.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 宽 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宽

宽 kuān

Wide / Broad / Lenient

宽敞 kuān chǎng

Spacious / Roomy

宽带 kuān dài

Broadband

Example Sentences

这条路很宽。

zhè tiáo lù hěn kuān

This road is very wide.

教室很宽敞。

jiào shì hěn kuān chǎng

The classroom is very spacious.

我家没有宽带。

wǒ jiā méi yǒu kuān dài

My home doesn't have broadband.

Similar Characters

宓 mì

宕 dàng

宗 zōng

Practice Writing 宽 (kuān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宽

What does 宽 (kuān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宽 and 宓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宽?

What common words use 宽?

How to Write 宽 (kuān)