COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 哭 is built
Traditional etymology note: To shed a tear from your eyes 口 over a person 犬
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How to Write 哭 (kū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cry; to weep
kūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kū
哭
to cry; to weep
Common words
kū qì
哭泣
to weep
kū xiào bù dé
哭笑不得
lit. not to know whether to laugh or cry (idiom); both funny and extremely embarrassing; between laughter and tears
kū
哭
to cry; to weep
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 哭
Say “kū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 哭
Common words and phrases
kū qì
to weep
kū xiào bù dé
lit. not to know whether to laugh or cry (idiom); both funny and extremely embarrassing; between laughter and tears
kū
to cry; to weep
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“哭”。
Zhège zì shì “kū”.
This character is “哭”.
我正在学习“哭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kū” zì.
I am learning the character “哭”.
请写一遍“哭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kū”.
Please write “哭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 哭?
哭 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 哭 (kū) mean?
哭 (kū) means to cry; to weep.
What is the radical of 哭?
The radical of 哭 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.