喹 (kuí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喹 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喹 (kuí) means "quin- (chemical prefix)". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喹 stroke by stroke?

喹 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 喹 and 㕡?

喹 (kuí) and 㕡 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 喹?

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

Q: What common words use 喹?

Common words containing 喹 include: 喹啉 (kuí lín) — quinoline; 氯喹 (lǜ kuí) — Chloroquine; 喹诺酮 (kuí nuò tóng) — quinolone.

How to Write 喹

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

喹 is pronounced kuí in Mandarin Chinese. It means quin- (chemical prefix).

Common Words with 喹

喹啉 kuí lín

quinoline

氯喹 lǜ kuí

Chloroquine

喹诺酮 kuí nuò tóng

quinolone

Example Sentences

这种药物含有喹啉。

zhè zhǒng yào wù hán yǒu kuí lín

This medication contains quinoline.

氯喹是一种抗疟药。

lǜ kuí shì yī zhǒng kàng nüè yào

Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug.

医生开了喹诺酮类药。

yī shēng kāi le kuí nuò tóng lèi yào

The doctor prescribed quinolones.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喹 (kuí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喹

What does 喹 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喹 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喹?

What common words use 喹?

How to Write 喹 (kuí)