COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 坤 is built
Traditional etymology note: 申 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 土 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 坤 (kūn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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kūn
坤
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth
Common words
kūn
坤
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 坤
Say “kūn” 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 坤
Common words and phrases
kūn
one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“坤”。
Zhège zì shì “kūn”.
This character is “坤”.
我正在学习“坤”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kūn” zì.
I am learning the character “坤”.
请写一遍“坤”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kūn”.
Please write “坤” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 坤?
坤 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 坤 (kūn) mean?
坤 (kūn) means one of the Eight Trigrams 八卦[ba1 gua4], symbolizing earth.
What is the radical of 坤?
The radical of 坤 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.