匡 (kuāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匡 (kuāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匡 (kuāng) means "To correct / To assist". with 6 strokes and the radical 匚.

Q: How do you write 匡 stroke by stroke?

匡 has 6 strokes. The radical is 匚. 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 匡 and 匛?

匡 (kuāng) and 匛 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 匡?

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

Q: What common words use 匡?

Common words containing 匡 include: 匡正 (kuāng zhèng) — To rectify / To correct; 匡扶 (kuāng fú) — To help / To support; 姓匡 (xìng kuāng) — surnamed Kuang.

How to Write 匡

The character 匡 (kuāng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 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

匡 is pronounced kuāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To correct / To assist.

Common Words with 匡

匡正 kuāng zhèng

To rectify / To correct

匡扶 kuāng fú

To help / To support

姓匡 xìng kuāng

surnamed Kuang

Example Sentences

匡正错误。

kuāng zhèng cuò wù

To rectify errors.

匡扶正义。

kuāng fú zhèng yì

To uphold justice.

他姓匡。

tā xìng kuāng

His surname is Kuang.

Similar Characters

匛 jiù

匝 zā

匠 jiàng

Practice Writing 匡 (kuāng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匡

What does 匡 (kuāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匡 and 匛?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匡?

What common words use 匡?

How to Write 匡 (kuāng)