COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 康 is built
Traditional etymology note: A home 广 with a servant 隶
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How to Write 康 (kāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
healthy
kāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kāng
康
healthy
Common words
jiàn kāng
健康
health; healthy
kāng fù
康复
to recuperate; to recover (health); to convalesce
xiǎo kāng
小康
moderately affluent; well-off; a period of peace and prosperity
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 康
Say “kāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 康
Common words and phrases
jiàn kāng
health; healthy
kāng fù
to recuperate; to recover (health); to convalesce
xiǎo kāng
moderately affluent; well-off; a period of peace and prosperity
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 康?
康 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 康 (kāng) mean?
康 (kāng) means healthy.
What is the radical of 康?
The radical of 康 is 广, associated with Not yet classified.