COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 孔 is built
Traditional etymology note: The mouth 乚 of a crying baby 子
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How to Write 孔 (kǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
hole
kǒngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kǒng
孔
hole
Common words
miàn kǒng
面孔
face
kǒng
孔
hole; classifier for cave dwellings
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
孔
孔
孔
孔
孔
孔
孔
孔
LEARNING TIP
Remember 孔
Say “kǒng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 孔
Common words and phrases
miàn kǒng
face
kǒng
hole; classifier for cave dwellings
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 孔?
孔 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 孔 (kǒng) mean?
孔 (kǒng) means hole.
What is the radical of 孔?
The radical of 孔 is 子, associated with Not yet classified.