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

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

The Chinese character 筐 (kuāng) means "Basket". with 12 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 筐 stroke by stroke?

筐 has 12 strokes. The radical is ⺮. 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 筐 and 笑?

筐 (kuāng) and 笑 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 筐?

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

Q: What common words use 筐?

Common words containing 筐 include: 竹筐 (zhú kuāng) — Bamboo basket; 筐子 (kuāng zi) — Basket; 箩筐 (luó kuāng) — large bamboo basket.

How to Write 筐

The character 筐 (kuāng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ 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

筐 is pronounced kuāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Basket.

Common Words with 筐

竹筐 zhú kuāng

Bamboo basket

筐子 kuāng zi

Basket

箩筐 luó kuāng

large bamboo basket

Example Sentences

竹筐里装满了水果。

zhú kuāng lǐ zhuāng mǎn le shuǐ guǒ

The bamboo basket is full of fruit.

把衣服放在筐子里。

bǎ yī fú fàng zài kuāng zi lǐ

Put the clothes in the basket.

他背着一个大箩筐。

tā bèi zhe yí gè dà luó kuāng

He is carrying a large wicker basket.

Similar Characters

笑 xiào

笔 bǐ

笨 bèn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 筐

What does 筐 (kuāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 筐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 筐 and 笑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 筐?

What common words use 筐?

How to Write 筐 (kuāng)