COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 侃 is built
Traditional etymology note: As trustworthy 㐰 as spring-water 川
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How to Write 侃 (kǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
upright and honest
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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
kǎn
侃
upright and honest
Common words
tiáo kǎn
调侃
to ridicule; to tease; to mock; idle talk
kǎn kǎn ér tán
侃侃而谈
to speak frankly with assurance
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
侃
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 侃
Say “kǎn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 侃
Common words and phrases
tiáo kǎn
to ridicule; to tease; to mock; idle talk
kǎn kǎn ér tán
to speak frankly with assurance
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“侃”。
Zhège zì shì “kǎn”.
This character is “侃”.
我正在学习“侃”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “侃”.
请写一遍“侃”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kǎn”.
Please write “侃” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 侃?
侃 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 侃 (kǎn) mean?
侃 (kǎn) means upright and honest.
What is the radical of 侃?
The radical of 侃 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.