COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 口 is built
Traditional etymology note: An open mouth
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How to Write 口 (kǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mouth
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kǒu
口
mouth
Common words
mén kǒu
门口
doorway; gate
lù kǒu
路口
crossing; intersection (of roads)
chū kǒu
出口
an exit; to speak; to export; (of a ship) to leave port
kǒu yǔ
口语
colloquial speech; spoken language; vernacular language; slander
rù kǒu
入口
entrance; to import
jìn kǒu
进口
to import; imported; entrance; inlet (for the intake of air, water etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
口
口
口
口
口
口
口
口
LEARNING TIP
Remember 口
Say “kǒu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 口
Common words and phrases
mén kǒu
doorway; gate
lù kǒu
crossing; intersection (of roads)
chū kǒu
an exit; to speak; to export; (of a ship) to leave port
kǒu yǔ
colloquial speech; spoken language; vernacular language; slander
rù kǒu
entrance; to import
jìn kǒu
to import; imported; entrance; inlet (for the intake of air, water etc)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 口?
口 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 口 (kǒu) mean?
口 (kǒu) means mouth.
What is the radical of 口?
The radical of 口 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.