COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 跨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 足 (foot) suggests the meaning, while 夸 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 跨 (kuà) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to step across
kuàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kuà
跨
to step across
Common words
kuà dù
跨度
span; horizontal distance between vertical supports
kuà guó
跨国
transnational; multinational
kuà yuè
跨越
to step across; step over
kuà
跨
to step across; to stride over; to straddle; to span
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
跨
跨
跨
跨
跨
跨
跨
跨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 跨
Say “kuà” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 跨
Common words and phrases
kuà dù
span; horizontal distance between vertical supports
kuà guó
transnational; multinational
kuà yuè
to step across; step over
kuà
to step across; to stride over; to straddle; to span
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 跨?
跨 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 跨 (kuà) mean?
跨 (kuà) means to step across.
What is the radical of 跨?
The radical of 跨 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.