COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 靠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 非 (people back-to-back) suggests the meaning, while 告 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 靠 (kào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lean against or on
kàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kào
靠
to lean against or on
Common words
kào jìn
靠近
to be close to; to approach; to draw near
kě kào
可靠
reliable
yī kào
依靠
to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on
kào lǒng
靠拢
to draw close to
kào
靠
to lean against or on; to stand by the side of; to come near to; to depend on
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
靠
靠
靠
靠
靠
靠
靠
靠
LEARNING TIP
Remember 靠
Say “kào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 靠
Common words and phrases
kào jìn
to be close to; to approach; to draw near
kě kào
reliable
yī kào
to rely on sth (for support etc); to depend on
kào lǒng
to draw close to
kào
to lean against or on; to stand by the side of; to come near to; to depend on
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“靠”。
Zhège zì shì “kào”.
This character is “靠”.
我正在学习“靠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kào” zì.
I am learning the character “靠”.
请写一遍“靠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kào”.
Please write “靠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 靠?
靠 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 靠 (kào) mean?
靠 (kào) means to lean against or on.
What is the radical of 靠?
The radical of 靠 is 非, associated with Not yet classified.