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

Q: What does 昆 (kūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昆 (kūn) means "Elder brother; descendants.". with 8 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昆 stroke by stroke?

昆 has 8 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 昆 and 旨?

昆 (kūn) and 旨 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 昆?

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

Q: What common words use 昆?

Common words containing 昆 include: 昆虫 (kūn chóng) — insect; 昆明 (kūn míng) — Kunming (a city in China).; 昆曲 (kūn qǔ) — Kunqu opera.

How to Write 昆

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

昆 is pronounced kūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Elder brother; descendants..

Common Words with 昆

昆虫 kūn chóng

insect

昆明 kūn míng

Kunming (a city in China).

昆曲 kūn qǔ

Kunqu opera

Example Sentences

这里有很多昆虫。

zhè lǐ yǒu hěn duō kūn chóng

There are many insects here.

我想去昆明旅游。

wǒ xiǎng qù kūn míng lǚ yóu

I want to travel to Kunming.

爷爷喜欢听昆曲。

yé yé xǐ huān tīng kūn qǔ

Grandpa likes listening to Kunqu opera.

Similar Characters

旨 zhǐ

早 zǎo

旭 xù

Practice Writing 昆 (kūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昆

What does 昆 (kūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昆 and 旨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昆?

What common words use 昆?

How to Write 昆 (kūn)