COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 加 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咖 (kā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
coffee
kāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kā
咖
coffee
Common words
kā fēi
咖啡
coffee (loanword)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咖
Say “kā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咖
Common words and phrases
kā fēi
coffee (loanword)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“咖”。
Zhège zì shì “kā”.
This character is “咖”.
我正在学习“咖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kā” zì.
I am learning the character “咖”.
请写一遍“咖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kā”.
Please write “咖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咖?
咖 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 咖 (kā) mean?
咖 (kā) means coffee.
What is the radical of 咖?
The radical of 咖 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.