COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 扣 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 口 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 扣 (kòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fasten
kòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kòu
扣
to fasten
Common words
zhé kòu
折扣
discount
kòu chú
扣除
to deduct
kòu liú
扣留
to detain; to arrest; to hold; to confiscate
kòu yā
扣押
to detain; to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property
niǔ kòu
纽扣
button
bù zhé bú kòu
不折不扣
a hundred percent; to the letter; out-and-out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
扣
扣
扣
扣
扣
扣
扣
扣
LEARNING TIP
Remember 扣
Say “kòu” 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 扣
Common words and phrases
zhé kòu
discount
kòu chú
to deduct
kòu liú
to detain; to arrest; to hold; to confiscate
kòu yā
to detain; to hold in custody; to distrain; to seize property
niǔ kòu
button
bù zhé bú kòu
a hundred percent; to the letter; out-and-out
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“扣”。
Zhège zì shì “kòu”.
This character is “扣”.
我正在学习“扣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kòu” zì.
I am learning the character “扣”.
请写一遍“扣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kòu”.
Please write “扣” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 扣?
扣 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 扣 (kòu) mean?
扣 (kòu) means to fasten.
What is the radical of 扣?
The radical of 扣 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.