COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 宽 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (roof) suggests the meaning, while 苋 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 宽 (kuān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kuān
宽
wide
Common words
kuān dù
宽度
width
fàng kuān
放宽
to relax (a rule); to ease (restrictions); to extend (a time limit); to let out (a garment)
kuān chǎng
宽敞
spacious; wide
kuān fàn
宽泛
wide-ranging
kuān guǎng
宽广
wide; broad; extensive; vast
kuān hòu
宽厚
tolerant; generous; magnanimous; thick and broad (build)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
宽
宽
宽
宽
宽
宽
宽
宽
LEARNING TIP
Remember 宽
Say “kuān” 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 宽
Common words and phrases
kuān dù
width
fàng kuān
to relax (a rule); to ease (restrictions); to extend (a time limit); to let out (a garment)
kuān chǎng
spacious; wide
kuān fàn
wide-ranging
kuān guǎng
wide; broad; extensive; vast
kuān hòu
tolerant; generous; magnanimous; thick and broad (build)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“宽”。
Zhège zì shì “kuān”.
This character is “宽”.
我正在学习“宽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kuān” zì.
I am learning the character “宽”.
请写一遍“宽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kuān”.
Please write “宽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 宽?
宽 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 宽 (kuān) mean?
宽 (kuān) means wide.
What is the radical of 宽?
The radical of 宽 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.