COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夸 is built
Traditional etymology note: 大 (great) suggests the meaning, while 亏 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 夸 (kuā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to boast; to exaggerate
kuāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kuā
夸
to boast; to exaggerate
Common words
kuā jiǎng
夸奖
to praise; to applaud; to compliment
kuā zhāng
夸张
to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous
kuā dà
夸大
to exaggerate
kuā yào
夸耀
to brag about; to flaunt
kuā kuā qí tán
夸夸其谈
to talk big; to sound off; to be full of hot air
kuā
夸
to boast; to exaggerate; to praise
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
夸
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夸
夸
夸
夸
夸
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夸
Say “kuā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夸
Common words and phrases
kuā jiǎng
to praise; to applaud; to compliment
kuā zhāng
to exaggerate; overstated; exaggerated; hyperbole; (coll.) excessive; ridiculous; outrageous
kuā dà
to exaggerate
kuā yào
to brag about; to flaunt
kuā kuā qí tán
to talk big; to sound off; to be full of hot air
kuā
to boast; to exaggerate; to praise
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夸”。
Zhège zì shì “kuā”.
This character is “夸”.
我正在学习“夸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kuā” zì.
I am learning the character “夸”.
请写一遍“夸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kuā”.
Please write “夸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夸?
夸 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 夸 (kuā) mean?
夸 (kuā) means to boast; to exaggerate.
What is the radical of 夸?
The radical of 夸 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.