COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 开 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 開; hands 廾 lifting the latch 一 of a door
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How to Write 开 (kāi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to open (transitive or intransitive)
kāiTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kāi
开
to open (transitive or intransitive)
Common words
kāi chē
开车
to drive a car
dǎ kāi
打开
to open; to show (a ticket); to turn on; to switch on
kāi shǐ
开始
to begin; beginning; to start; initial
kāi xué
开学
(of a student) to start school; (of a semester) to begin; (old) to found a school; the start of a new term
fēn kāi
分开
to separate; to part
kāi huā
开花
to bloom; to blossom; to flower; (fig.) to burst; to split open; (fig.) to burst with joy; (fig.) to spring up everywhere; to flourish
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 开
Say “kāi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 开
Common words and phrases
kāi chē
to drive a car
dǎ kāi
to open; to show (a ticket); to turn on; to switch on
kāi shǐ
to begin; beginning; to start; initial
kāi xué
(of a student) to start school; (of a semester) to begin; (old) to found a school; the start of a new term
fēn kāi
to separate; to part
kāi huā
to bloom; to blossom; to flower; (fig.) to burst; to split open; (fig.) to burst with joy; (fig.) to spring up everywhere; to flourish
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“开”。
Zhège zì shì “kāi”.
This character is “开”.
我正在学习“开”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kāi” zì.
I am learning the character “开”.
请写一遍“开”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kāi”.
Please write “开” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 开?
开 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 开 (kāi) mean?
开 (kāi) means to open (transitive or intransitive).
What is the radical of 开?
The radical of 开 is 廾, associated with Not yet classified.