COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 扛 is built
Traditional etymology note: Labor 工 done by hand 扌; 工 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 扛 (káng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to raise aloft with both hands
kángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
káng
扛
to raise aloft with both hands
Common words
káng
扛
to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
扛
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扛
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 扛
Say “káng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 扛
Common words and phrases
káng
to carry on one's shoulder; (fig.) to take on (a burden, duty etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“扛”。
Zhège zì shì “káng”.
This character is “扛”.
我正在学习“扛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “káng” zì.
I am learning the character “扛”.
请写一遍“扛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “káng”.
Please write “扛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 扛?
扛 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 扛 (káng) mean?
扛 (káng) means to raise aloft with both hands.
What is the radical of 扛?
The radical of 扛 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.