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阃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
阃 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

阃 Stroke Order — How to Write 阃

Stroke Order

阃 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 门, 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.

阃 Radical and Character Components

Components:门困

阃 is a phono-semantic compound: 门 (gate) carries the meaning, while 困 indicates the sound.

Radical: 门 + 7 more strokes

阃 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • kǔn

Meanings of 阃 in Chinese

1

kǔn阃

Threshold or doorstep, often implying a boundary not to be crossed, especially in classical or formal contexts.
她等在阃内，静静地目送客人远去
She waited inside the threshold, quietly watching the guest depart.
Refers to the threshold of a city gate, often used metaphorically to delineate the domestic or inner sphere (within the household) from the public or outer sphere (outside the household).
她将阃内事务打理得井井有条，让家人无后顾之忧。
She manages household affairs meticulously, ensuring her family has no worries.
When pronounced kǔn, '阃' refers to a general commanding troops away from the capital, often associated with their military duties.
古代名将，常被称为“阃”，肩负着保家卫国的重任。
Famous generals in ancient times were often referred to as 'kǔn', bearing the heavy responsibility of defending their homeland.
Inner chambers; by extension, referring to women, particularly in the context of their virtues or domestic role.
她以其贤淑的阃德，赢得了邻里的尊敬
With her virtuous feminine conduct, she earned the respect of her neighbors.

Words with 阃

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Questions about 阃

What does 阃 mean in Chinese?

阃 (kǔn) means “Threshold or doorstep” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 阃?

阃 is pronounced kǔn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 阃 have?

阃 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 阃?

阃 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 门. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 阃?

The radical of 阃 is 门, and 阃 is a phono-semantic compound.