盔 (kuī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 盔 (kuī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 盔 (kuī) means "helmet". with 11 strokes and the radical 皿.

Q: How do you write 盔 stroke by stroke?

盔 has 11 strokes. The radical is 皿. 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 盔 and 㿽?

盔 (kuī) and 㿽 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 盔?

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

Q: What common words use 盔?

Common words containing 盔 include: 头盔 (tóu kuī) — helmet; 盔甲 (kuī jiǎ) — armor; 钢盔 (gāng kuī) — Steel helmet.

How to Write 盔

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

盔 is pronounced kuī in Mandarin Chinese. It means helmet.

Common Words with 盔

头盔 tóu kuī

helmet

盔甲 kuī jiǎ

armor

钢盔 gāng kuī

Steel helmet

Example Sentences

骑摩托车要戴头盔。

qí mó tuō chē yào dài tóu kuī

You must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.

古代的士兵穿着盔甲。

gǔ dài dī shì bīng chuān zhe kuī jiǎ

Ancient soldiers wore armor.

那个士兵戴着钢盔。

nà ge shì bīng dài zhe gāng kuī

That soldier is wearing a steel helmet.

Similar Characters

㿽 xī

盅 zhōng

盆 pén

Practice Writing 盔 (kuī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 盔

What does 盔 (kuī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 盔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 盔 and 㿽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 盔?

What common words use 盔?

How to Write 盔 (kuī)