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咖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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咖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
咖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
咖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
咖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
咖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
咖 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

咖 Stroke Order — How to Write 咖

Stroke Order

咖 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.

咖 Radical and Character Components

Components:口加

咖 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 加 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 5 more strokes

咖 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • kā
  • gā

Meanings of 咖 in Chinese

1

kā咖

Used in "咖啡" (kāfēi), meaning coffee, which is a beverage made from the roasted and ground seeds of a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree.
我每天早上都喜欢喝一杯热腾腾的咖啡
I like to drink a cup of hot coffee every morning.
2

gā咖

A spice mixture, as in 'curry'.
我喜欢吃咖喱饭。
I like to eat curry rice.

Common Words and Phrases with 咖

1
kā咖fēi啡
Coffee is a beverage made from the roasted and ground seeds of the coffee plant, a shrub or small tree. It is widely consumed for its stimulating effects and in social settings.
咖啡树的花朵是白色的，散发出淡淡的香气。
The flowers of the coffee plant are white and emit a delicate fragrance.
2
kā咖fēi啡diàn店
A small restaurant, either independent or attached to a hotel, that serves light or regular meals.
下午茶时间，我们通常会去那家舒适的咖啡店坐坐，享受片刻的宁静。
During afternoon tea time, we usually go to that cozy coffee shop to sit and enjoy a moment of peace.
3
kā咖fēi啡yīn因
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and some other plants, which can increase alertness and reduce fatigue.
许多人依靠咖啡因来保持清醒和专注。
Many people rely on caffeine to stay awake and focused.
4
gā咖lí喱
A yellow, aromatic, and spicy seasoning originating from India, typically made from a blend of spices such as turmeric, pepper, and fennel.
我喜欢吃加了浓郁咖喱酱的鸡肉饭
I like to eat chicken rice with rich curry sauce.

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Questions about 咖

What does 咖 mean in Chinese?

咖 (kā) means “Used in "咖啡" (kāfēi)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 咖?

咖 has 2 pronunciations: kā, gā.

How many strokes does 咖 have?

咖 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 咖?

咖 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 咖?

The radical of 咖 is 口, and 咖 is a phono-semantic compound.