COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 砍 is built
Traditional etymology note: 石 (stone) suggests the meaning, while 欠 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 砍 (kǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to chop
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kǎn
砍
to chop
Common words
kǎn fá
砍伐
to hew; to cut down
kǎn
砍
to chop; to cut down; to throw sth at sb
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
砍
砍
砍
砍
砍
砍
砍
砍
LEARNING TIP
Remember 砍
Say “kǎn” 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 砍
Common words and phrases
kǎn fá
to hew; to cut down
kǎn
to chop; to cut down; to throw sth at sb
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“砍”。
Zhège zì shì “kǎn”.
This character is “砍”.
我正在学习“砍”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “砍”.
请写一遍“砍”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kǎn”.
Please write “砍” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 砍?
砍 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 砍 (kǎn) mean?
砍 (kǎn) means to chop.
What is the radical of 砍?
The radical of 砍 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.