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How to Write 亏 (kuī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to lose (money); to have a deficit

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STROKE BY STROKE

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kuī

to lose (money); to have a deficit

Common words

duō kuī

多亏

thanks to; luckily

kuī sǔn

亏损

deficit; (financial) loss

chī kuī

吃亏

to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it

kuī běn

亏本

to make a loss

kuī dài

亏待

to treat sb unfairly

xìng kuī

幸亏

fortunately; luckily

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 亏

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 亏 is not available yet. Focus on its 3-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “kuī” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 亏

Say “kuī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 亏

Common words and phrases

多亏

duō kuī

thanks to; luckily

亏损

kuī sǔn

deficit; (financial) loss

吃亏

chī kuī

to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it

亏本

kuī běn

to make a loss

亏待

kuī dài

to treat sb unfairly

幸亏

xìng kuī

fortunately; luckily

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“亏”。

Zhège zì shì “kuī”.

This character is “亏”.

我正在学习“亏”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kuī” zì.

I am learning the character “亏”.

请写一遍“亏”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kuī”.

Please write “亏” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 亏?

亏 is written with 3 strokes.

What does 亏 (kuī) mean?

亏 (kuī) means to lose (money); to have a deficit.

What is the radical of 亏?

The radical of 亏 is 二, associated with Not yet classified.