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刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
刊 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

刊 Stroke Order — How to Write 刊

Stroke Order

刊 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

刊 Radical and Character Components

Components:干刂

刊 is a phono-semantic compound: 刂 (knife) carries the meaning, while 干 indicates the sound.

Radical: 刂 + 3 more strokes

刊 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • kān

Meanings of 刊 in Chinese

1

kān刊

To cut, to eliminate, or to revise (e.g., errors); also, to describe something unalterable or a profound truth.
他的这番言论，堪称不刊之论，值得我们深思。
His remarks can be regarded as an unalterable truth, worthy of our deep consideration.
To engrave, carve, or print; often used in the context of published works or inscriptions.
这本古籍是用雕版技术刊印的。
This ancient book was printed using woodblock printing technology.
To publish, print, engrave; to issue (a publication); to carry (an article).
这篇报道在当地报纸上刊登了。
This report was published in the local newspaper.
Publication; periodical; journal
这本科学期刊内容丰富，深受读者喜爱。
This science journal is rich in content and deeply loved by readers.

Common Words and Phrases with 刊

1
kān刊běn本
block-printed edition
这部古籍的刊本保存完好，是研究古代文化的珍贵资料
This edition of the ancient book is well-preserved, making it a valuable resource for studying ancient culture.
2
kān刊dēng登
To publish in a newspaper or magazine.
她的小说作品在当地文学杂志上刊登了
Her novel was published in a local literary magazine.
3
kān刊fā发
to publish or print (in a newspaper or magazine)
这篇关于环保的文章将在下个月的杂志上刊发。
This article about environmental protection will be published in next month's magazine.
4
kān刊shòu授
instruction via periodicals
这门园艺课程采取刊授形式，方便了偏远地区的学员学习。
This horticulture course adopts a publication-based instruction format, making it convenient for students in remote areas to study.
5
kān刊tóu头
masthead
报纸的刊头设计得很精美，吸引了读者的目光。
The newspaper's masthead was beautifully designed, attracting readers' attention.
6
kān刊wù物
A publication, such as a journal or periodical, that is issued regularly or irregularly.
图书馆里有各种类型的刊物，供读者查阅
The library has various types of publications for readers to consult.
7
kān刊wù误
To correct errors in printing or a published text.
编辑部决定对这本新书中的排版错误进行刊误。
The editorial department decided to publish corrections for the typesetting errors in this new book.
8
kān刊yìn印
print for publication
这部古籍经过专家多年的整理和考证，终于得以重新刊印，造福后世读者。
After years of organization and textual research by experts, this ancient book was finally reprinted, benefiting future readers.
9
kān刊zǎi载
To publish or print in a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical.
报纸上刊载了一篇关于环境保护的文章。
The newspaper published an article about environmental protection.

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Questions about 刊

What does 刊 mean in Chinese?

刊 (kān) means “To engrave, carve, or print” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 刊?

刊 is pronounced kān in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 刊 have?

刊 has 5 strokes.

How do you write 刊?

刊 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 刊?

The radical of 刊 is 刂, and 刊 is a phono-semantic compound.