坤 (kūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坤 (kūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坤 (kūn) means "female / earth (trigram)". with 8 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坤 stroke by stroke?

坤 has 8 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坤 and 在?

坤 (kūn) and 在 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 坤?

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

Q: What common words use 坤?

Common words containing 坤 include: 乾坤 (qián kūn) — heaven and earth; 坤包 (kūn bāo) — women's handbag; 坤表 (kūn biǎo) — women's watch.

How to Write 坤

The character 坤 (kūn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坤 is pronounced kūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means female / earth (trigram).

Common Words with 坤

乾坤 qián kūn

heaven and earth

坤包 kūn bāo

women's handbag

坤表 kūn biǎo

women's watch

Example Sentences

他想扭转乾坤。

tā xiǎng niǔ zhuǎn qián kūn

He wants to turn the tide.

她买了一个精致的坤包。

tā mǎi le yí gè jīng zhì de kūn bāo

She bought an exquisite handbag.

这块坤表很适合你。

zhè kuài kūn biǎo hěn shì hé nǐ

This lady's watch suits you very well.

Similar Characters

在 zài

圩 wéi

圪 gē

Practice Writing 坤 (kūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坤

What does 坤 (kūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坤 and 在?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坤?

What common words use 坤?

How to Write 坤 (kūn)