COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 匡 is built
Traditional etymology note: 匚 (box) suggests the meaning, while 王 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 匡 (kuāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) to rectify
kuāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kuāng
匡
(literary) to rectify
Common words
kuāng
匡
(literary) to rectify
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 匡
Say “kuāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 匡
Common words and phrases
kuāng
(literary) to rectify
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“匡”。
Zhège zì shì “kuāng”.
This character is “匡”.
我正在学习“匡”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kuāng” zì.
I am learning the character “匡”.
请写一遍“匡”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kuāng”.
Please write “匡” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 匡?
匡 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 匡 (kuāng) mean?
匡 (kuāng) means (literary) to rectify.
What is the radical of 匡?
The radical of 匡 is 匚, associated with Not yet classified.