COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 垦 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 艮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 垦 (kěn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to reclaim (land)
kěnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kěn
垦
to reclaim (land)
Common words
kāi kěn
开垦
to clear a wild area for cultivation; to put under the plow
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 垦
Say “kěn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 垦
Common words and phrases
kāi kěn
to clear a wild area for cultivation; to put under the plow
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“垦”。
Zhège zì shì “kěn”.
This character is “垦”.
我正在学习“垦”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kěn” zì.
I am learning the character “垦”.
请写一遍“垦”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kěn”.
Please write “垦” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 垦?
垦 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 垦 (kěn) mean?
垦 (kěn) means to reclaim (land).
What is the radical of 垦?
The radical of 垦 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.