COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 困 is built
Traditional etymology note: A fence 囗 built around a tree 木
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How to Write 困 (kùn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to trap
kùnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kùn
困
to trap
Common words
kùn nán
困难
difficult; challenging; straitened circumstances; difficult situation
kùn rǎo
困扰
to perplex; to disturb; to cause complications
pín kùn
贫困
impoverished; poverty
kùn huò
困惑
bewildered; perplexed; confused; difficult problem
kùn jìng
困境
predicament; plight
kùn
困
to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
困
困
困
困
困
困
困
困
LEARNING TIP
Remember 困
Say “kùn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 困
Common words and phrases
kùn nán
difficult; challenging; straitened circumstances; difficult situation
kùn rǎo
to perplex; to disturb; to cause complications
pín kùn
impoverished; poverty
kùn huò
bewildered; perplexed; confused; difficult problem
kùn jìng
predicament; plight
kùn
to trap; to surround; hard-pressed; stranded
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“困”。
Zhège zì shì “kùn”.
This character is “困”.
我正在学习“困”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kùn” zì.
I am learning the character “困”.
请写一遍“困”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kùn”.
Please write “困” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 困?
困 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 困 (kùn) mean?
困 (kùn) means to trap.
What is the radical of 困?
The radical of 困 is 囗, associated with Not yet classified.