COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 块 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 夬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 块 (kuài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
lump; chunk; piece
kuàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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kuài
块
lump; chunk; piece
Common words
bǎn kuài
板块
slab; (geology) tectonic plate; (fig.) sector (of the stock market or of industry); (economic) bloc
yí kuài ér
一块儿
erhua variant of 一塊|一块[yi1 kuai4]
kuài
块
lump; chunk; piece; classifier for pieces of cloth, cake, soap etc; (coll.) classifier for money and currency units
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 块
Say “kuài” 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.
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Common words and phrases
bǎn kuài
slab; (geology) tectonic plate; (fig.) sector (of the stock market or of industry); (economic) bloc
yí kuài ér
erhua variant of 一塊|一块[yi1 kuai4]
kuài
lump; chunk; piece; classifier for pieces of cloth, cake, soap etc; (coll.) classifier for money and currency units
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 块?
块 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 块 (kuài) mean?
块 (kuài) means lump; chunk; piece.
What is the radical of 块?
The radical of 块 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.