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铠 Stroke Order — How to Write 铠

Stroke Order

铠 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, 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.

铠 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅岂

铠 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 岂 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 6 more strokes

铠 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • kǎi

Meanings of 铠 in Chinese

1

kǎi铠

Armor; ancient battle attire used for protecting the body.
那位勇士穿上了坚固的铠甲,准备迎接挑战。
That brave warrior put on the sturdy armor, ready to face the challenge.

Common Words and Phrases with 铠

1
kǎi铠jiǎ甲
Armor, a protective metal suit worn in battle, especially during medieval times.
骑士穿戴着闪亮的铠甲,准备迎接比武挑战
The knight, wearing shining armor, was ready for the jousting challenge.
2
kǎi铠yī衣
A type of short jacket worn under armor in the Middle Ages, or a garment reinforced with steel armor.
博物馆里展示了一件保存完好的中世纪铠衣,它由多层布料缝制而成,看上去非常厚实。
The museum displayed a well-preserved medieval gambeson, made from multiple layers of fabric and appearing very thick.
3
kǎi铠zhàng仗
armor and weapons
博物馆里展示着古代战士的精美铠仗,让参观者对历史有了更直观的了解。
The museum displays the exquisite armor and weapons of ancient warriors, giving visitors a more intuitive understanding of history.
4
kǎi铠zhuāng装
armor; protective covering for electric wires, ropes, or hoses
这种电缆有额外的铠装层,能抵御物理损伤。
This cable has an additional layer of armouring to withstand physical damage.

More words with 铠

  • kǎi铠zhuāng装céng层armored layer, armouring

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Questions about 铠

What does 铠 mean in Chinese?

铠 (kǎi) means “Armor” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 铠?

铠 is pronounced kǎi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 铠 have?

铠 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 铠?

铠 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 铠?

The radical of 铠 is 钅, and 铠 is a phono-semantic compound.

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