COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 枯 is built
Traditional etymology note: An old 古 tree 木; 古 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 枯 (kū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of plants) withered
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kū
枯
(of plants) withered
Common words
kū zào
枯燥
dry and dull; uninteresting; tedious
gān kū
干枯
withered; shriveled; dried-up
kū jié
枯竭
used up; dried up; exhausted (of resources)
kū wěi
枯萎
to wilt; to wither; wilted; withered
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 枯
Say “kū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 枯
Common words and phrases
kū zào
dry and dull; uninteresting; tedious
gān kū
withered; shriveled; dried-up
kū jié
used up; dried up; exhausted (of resources)
kū wěi
to wilt; to wither; wilted; withered
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“枯”。
Zhège zì shì “kū”.
This character is “枯”.
我正在学习“枯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kū” zì.
I am learning the character “枯”.
请写一遍“枯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kū”.
Please write “枯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 枯?
枯 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 枯 (kū) mean?
枯 (kū) means (of plants) withered.
What is the radical of 枯?
The radical of 枯 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.