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

Q: What does 括 (kuò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 括 (kuò) means "to include; to enclose". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 括 stroke by stroke?

括 has 9 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 括 and 㧜?

括 (kuò) and 㧜 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 括?

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

Q: What common words use 括?

Common words containing 括 include: 包括 (bāo kuò) — to include; to consist of; 括号 (kuò hào) — brackets; parentheses; 概括 (gài kuò) — to summarize; to generalize.

How to Write 括

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

括 is pronounced kuò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to include; to enclose.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 括 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 括

包括 bāo kuò

to include; to consist of

括号 kuò hào

brackets; parentheses

概括 gài kuò

to summarize; to generalize

Example Sentences

费用包括午餐。

fèi yòng bāo kuò wǔ cān

The fee includes lunch.

请在括号内填空。

qǐng zài kuò hào nèi tián kòng

Please fill in the blanks in the parentheses.

请概括一下大意。

qǐng gài kuò yī xià dà yì

Please summarize the main idea.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扭 niǔ

扮 bàn

Practice Writing 括 (kuò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 括

What does 括 (kuò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 括 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 括 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 括?

What common words use 括?

How to Write 括 (kuò)