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How to Write 宽 (kuān) — Meaning “Wide / Broad / Lenient”

kuān HSK Level 4 10 strokes Radical: 宀

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

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 67% of HSK Level 4 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 宽 (kuān), 宽敞 (kuān chǎng), 宽带 (kuān dài).

Due to its 10 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 宽 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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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.

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What Does kuān (宽) Mean in Chinese?

宽 means Wide / Broad / Lenient.

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

Character Data

Character宽
Pinyinkuān (kuan)
MeaningWide / Broad / Lenient
Strokes10
Radical宀
HSK Level4
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 宽

The character 宽 (kuān) combines the roof radical 宀 with 苋 (amaranth), a plant with broad leaves. The roof over the broad plant suggests a spacious interior, thus conveying the ideas of width, breadth, and leniency.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a wide roof (宀) covering not just one but a whole field of broad-leafed amaranth (苋), so the space feels truly expansive.

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 Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
宽 (current) kuān 10 宀
宓 mì 8 宀
宕 dàng 8 宀
宗 zōng 8 宀
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Frequently Asked Questions about 宽

The character 宽 consists of the radical 宀 (roof) on top and 见 (to see) below. Together, they suggest a house where you can see far, indicating a spacious or wide area. This structural combination directly supports the meaning of wide, broad, or lenient.

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