昆 Stroke Order — How to Write 昆
昆 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 日, 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.
昆 Radical and Character Components
昆 is an ideographic compound. Two brothers 比 under the son 日.
Radical: 日 + 4 more strokes
昆 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- kūn
Meanings of 昆 in Chinese
1
kūn昆
Numerous, many; often used in compounds like '昆虫' (insects) to refer to a large variety or group.
花园里有各种各样的昆虫。
There are various kinds of insects in the garden.
Descendants; posterity (often used in compounds like 'kūnyì' for offspring or 'hòukūn' for future generations).
我们有责任为后昆创造更好的生活环境。
We have a responsibility to create a better living environment for future generations.
Elder brother; a respectful term for brothers or male siblings, often used in formal or literary contexts (e.g., '昆仲' for brothers or '昆季' for siblings).
他与他的昆季感情深厚。
He shares a deep bond with his siblings.
Refers to mountain names, such as Kunshan (a city in China) and the Kunlun Mountains (a major mountain range in Asia).
昆仑山脉是中国西部的重要山脉。
The Kunlun Mountains are an important mountain range in western China.
Common Words and Phrases with 昆
1
Kombu, or kunbu, refers to a type of edible kelp, often used in East Asian cuisine and traditional medicine.
中医认为，昆布具有软坚散结、清热利水的作用，常用于治疗甲状腺肿大和水肿等病症。
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunbu is believed to have the effects of softening hardness, dissolving nodules, clearing heat, and promoting diuresis, often used for conditions such as goiter and edema.
2
An insect is a class of arthropods with a body divided into a head, thorax, and abdomen, typically having three pairs of legs.
公园里的花朵上飞舞着各种美丽的昆虫，它们为生态系统带来了生机。
Various beautiful insects flutter on the flowers in the park, bringing vitality to the ecosystem.
3
elder and younger brothers
他们之间有深厚的昆弟情谊，无论遇到什么困难都能互相扶持。
They share a profound brotherly affection, always supporting each other through any difficulties they encounter.
4
The Kunlun Mountains (Kūnlún Shān) are a major mountain range in western China, extending for about 2500 km with several peaks exceeding 7000 meters.
昆仑山脉高耸入云，景色壮丽。
The Kunlun Mountains soar into the clouds, with magnificent scenery.
5
Kunming (kūn,míng) is the capital of Yunnan Province in Southwest China, known as a major political, economic, and cultural center, and a transportation hub. It is also called the 'Spring City'.
昆明因其四季如春的气候和绚丽多彩的花卉而被称为“春城”。
Kunming is known as the 'Spring City' due to its spring-like climate year-round and vibrant flowers.
6
Kunqu opera (kūnqǔ) is a traditional Chinese opera form, popular in southern Jiangsu, Beijing, and Hebei, known for its graceful melodies and refined performance style.
观看一场昆曲表演，能够让人领略到中国传统文化的韵味。
Watching a Kunqu performance allows one to appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese culture.
More words with 昆
- kūn昆jì季brothers, brethren
- xiǎo小kūn昆chóng虫insect, bug
- hòu后kūn昆Descendants, Posterity
- kūn昆chóng虫zhǒng种lèi类Insect species, Types of insects
- kūn昆lún仑shān山mài脉Kunlun Mountains
- kūn昆shān山Kunshan, Mount Kunshan
- kūn昆zhòng仲brothers, gentlemen
- kūn昆yú嵛shān山Kunyu Mountain, Mount Kunyu
- kūn昆dì弟qíng情yì谊Brotherly love, Fraternal bond
- kūn昆míng明shì市mín民Kunming citizen, Kunming resident
- kūn昆qǔ曲biáo表yǎn演Kunqu performance, Kunqu opera
Idioms with 昆
- kūn昆shān山piàn片yù玉an outstanding individual or example
- kūn昆shān山zhī之yù玉a person of outstanding talent
- chuí垂yù裕hòu后kūn昆Leave a rich legacy for descendants
- kūn昆dì弟zhī之hǎo好close fraternal bond
- jīn金yǒu友yù玉kūn昆exceptionally talented and distinguished brothers
- yù玉kūn昆jīn金yǒu友excellent admirable brothers
- yù玉yǒu友jīn金kūn昆your excellent brothers
- kūn昆lún仑zhī之qiú球lín琳a priceless gem
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Open the tool →Questions about 昆
What does 昆 mean in Chinese?
昆 (kūn) means “Numerous, many” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 昆?
昆 is pronounced kūn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 昆 have?
昆 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 昆?
昆 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 日. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 昆?
The radical of 昆 is 日, and 昆 is an ideographic compound.