COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炕 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 亢 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 炕 (kàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
kang (a heatable brick bed)
kàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kàng
炕
kang (a heatable brick bed)
Common words
kàng
炕
kang (a heatable brick bed)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炕
Say “kàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
kàng
kang (a heatable brick bed)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炕?
炕 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 炕 (kàng) mean?
炕 (kàng) means kang (a heatable brick bed).
What is the radical of 炕?
The radical of 炕 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.