COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 卡 is built
Traditional etymology note: A card squeezed between 上 and 下
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How to Write 卡 (kǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to stop
kǎTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kǎ
卡
to stop
Common words
dǎ kǎ
打卡
(of an employee) to clock on (or off); to punch in (or out); (on social media) to check in to a location
kǎ piàn
卡片
card
kǎ chē
卡车
truck
kǎ tōng
卡通
cartoon (loanword)
xìn yòng kǎ
信用卡
credit card
yín háng kǎ
银行卡
bank card; ATM card
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
卡
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卡
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 卡
Say “kǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 卡
Common words and phrases
dǎ kǎ
(of an employee) to clock on (or off); to punch in (or out); (on social media) to check in to a location
kǎ piàn
card
kǎ chē
truck
kǎ tōng
cartoon (loanword)
xìn yòng kǎ
credit card
yín háng kǎ
bank card; ATM card
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 卡?
卡 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 卡 (kǎ) mean?
卡 (kǎ) means to stop.
What is the radical of 卡?
The radical of 卡 is 卜, associated with Not yet classified.