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

Q: What does 堃 (kūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 堃 (kūn) means "earth; female (variant of 坤)". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 堃 stroke by stroke?

堃 has 11 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 堃 and 型?

堃 (kūn) and 型 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 堃?

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 堃?

Common words containing 堃 include: 堃元 (kūn yuán) — Kunyuan (a name or the origin of earth); 堃载 (kūn zài) — to bear or carry (like the earth); 堃厚 (kūn hòu) — thick and solid (like earth).

How to Write 堃

The character 堃 (kūn) is written with 11 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

堃 is pronounced kūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means earth; female (variant of 坤).

Common Words with 堃

堃元 kūn yuán

Kunyuan (a name or the origin of earth)

堃载 kūn zài

to bear or carry (like the earth)

堃厚 kūn hòu

thick and solid (like earth)

Example Sentences

堃元是他的名字。

kūn yuán shì tā de míng zì

Kunyuan is his name.

大地堃载万物。

dà dì kūn zài wàn wù

The earth supports all things.

他的性格很堃厚。

tā de xìng gé hěn kūn hòu

His personality is very honest and kind.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 堃 (kūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 堃

What does 堃 (kūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 堃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 堃 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 堃?

What common words use 堃?

How to Write 堃 (kūn)