COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 扩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 广 (wide) suggests the meaning, while 扌 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 扩 (kuò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to enlarge
kuòTone 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
kuò
扩
to enlarge
Common words
kuò dà
扩大
to expand; to enlarge; to broaden one's scope
kuò zhǎn
扩展
to extend; to expand; extension; expansion
kuò chōng
扩充
to expand
kuò jiàn
扩建
to extend (a building, an airport runway etc)
kuò sàn
扩散
to spread; to proliferate; to diffuse
kuò zhāng
扩张
expansion; dilation; to expand (e.g. one's power or influence); to broaden
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
扩
扩
扩
扩
扩
扩
扩
扩
LEARNING TIP
Remember 扩
Say “kuò” 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 扩
Common words and phrases
kuò dà
to expand; to enlarge; to broaden one's scope
kuò zhǎn
to extend; to expand; extension; expansion
kuò chōng
to expand
kuò jiàn
to extend (a building, an airport runway etc)
kuò sàn
to spread; to proliferate; to diffuse
kuò zhāng
expansion; dilation; to expand (e.g. one's power or influence); to broaden
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“扩”。
Zhège zì shì “kuò”.
This character is “扩”.
我正在学习“扩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kuò” zì.
I am learning the character “扩”.
请写一遍“扩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kuò”.
Please write “扩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 扩?
扩 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 扩 (kuò) mean?
扩 (kuò) means to enlarge.
What is the radical of 扩?
The radical of 扩 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.