廓 (kuò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 廓 (kuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 廓 (kuò) means "outline". with 13 strokes and the radical 广.

Q: How do you write 廓 stroke by stroke?

廓 has 13 strokes. The radical is 广. 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 廓 and 庳?

廓 (kuò) and 庳 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 廓?

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

Q: What common words use 廓?

Common words containing 廓 include: 轮廓 (lún kuò) — Outline or contour; 廓清 (kuò qīng) — to clear up; 廓大 (kuò dà) — to expand.

How to Write 廓

The character 廓 (kuò) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 广 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

廓 is pronounced kuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means outline.

Common Words with 廓

轮廓 lún kuò

Outline or contour

廓清 kuò qīng

to clear up

廓大 kuò dà

to expand

Example Sentences

山的轮廓很美。

shān de lún kuò hěn měi

The silhouette of the mountain is very beautiful.

廓清了所有问题。

kuò qīng le suǒ yǒu wèn tí

All problems have been cleared up.

房间很廓大。

fáng jiān hěn kuò dà

The room is very spacious.

Similar Characters

庳 bì

庵 ān

庶 shù

Practice Writing 廓 (kuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 廓

What does 廓 (kuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 廓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 廓 and 庳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 廓?

What common words use 廓?

How to Write 廓 (kuò)