眶 (kuàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 眶 (kuàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眶 (kuàng) means "eye socket". with 11 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眶 stroke by stroke?

眶 has 11 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眶 and 相?

眶 (kuàng) and 相 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 眶?

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

Q: What common words use 眶?

Common words containing 眶 include: 眼眶 (yǎn kuàng) — eye socket; 热泪盈眶 (rè lèi yíng kuàng) — Eyes filled with tears of emotion; 眶内 (kuàng nèi) — inside the eye socket.

How to Write 眶

The character 眶 (kuàng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 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

眶 is pronounced kuàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means eye socket.

Common Words with 眶

眼眶 yǎn kuàng

eye socket

热泪盈眶 rè lèi yíng kuàng

Eyes filled with tears of emotion

眶内 kuàng nèi

inside the eye socket

Example Sentences

他的眼眶红了。

tā de yǎn kuàng hóng le

His eyes turned red.

听完故事，他热泪盈眶。

tīng wán gù shì tā rè lèi yíng kuàng

After hearing the story, his eyes filled with tears.

眼泪在眶内打转。

yǎn lèi zài kuàng nèi dǎ zhuàn

Tears are welling up in the eyes.

Similar Characters

相 xiāng

盹 dǔn

盼 pàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眶

What does 眶 (kuàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眶 and 相?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眶?

What common words use 眶?

How to Write 眶 (kuàng)