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

Q: What does 奎 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 奎 (kuí) means "Kui (one of the 28 mansions of Chinese astronomy)". with 9 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 奎 stroke by stroke?

奎 has 9 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 奎 and 奁?

奎 (kuí) and 奁 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 奎?

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

Q: What common words use 奎?

Common words containing 奎 include: 奎宁 (kuí níng) — quinine; 奎星 (kuí xīng) — Kui star (God of Literature); 奎屯 (kuí tún) — Kuitun (a city in Xinjiang).

How to Write 奎

The character 奎 (kuí) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 大 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

奎 is pronounced kuí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Kui (one of the 28 mansions of Chinese astronomy).

Common Words with 奎

奎宁 kuí níng

quinine

奎星 kuí xīng

Kui star (God of Literature)

奎屯 kuí tún

Kuitun (a city in Xinjiang)

Example Sentences

医生开了奎宁。

yī shēng kāi le kuí níng

The doctor prescribed quinine.

奎星是古代的星名。

kuí xīng shì gǔ dài de xīng míng

Kuixing is an ancient star name.

他住在奎屯。

tā zhù zài kuí tún

He lives in Kuitun.

Similar Characters

奁 lián

奂 huàn

奄 yǎn

Practice Writing 奎 (kuí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 奎

What does 奎 (kuí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 奎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 奎 and 奁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 奎?

What common words use 奎?

How to Write 奎 (kuí)