口 Stroke Order — How to Write 口
口 is written in 3 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.
口 Radical and Character Components
口 is a pictograph. An open mouth.
Radical: 口 + 0 more strokes
口 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- kǒu
Meanings of 口 in Chinese
1
kǒu口
The mouth, an organ for eating and speaking; also refers to eloquence or articulation.
他有一副好口才，在辩论会上表现出色。
He possesses excellent eloquence and performed outstandingly in the debate.
The opening or mouth of a container, such as a bottle or jar.
请把瓶子口擦干净。
Please wipe the mouth of the bottle clean.
an entrance or exit; a port or harbor
请在门口等我。
Please wait for me at the entrance.
Refers to a pass or strategic point, often in the context of the Great Wall of China, used in place names.
游客们喜欢在古北口登高望远，感受长城的历史沧桑。
Tourists enjoy climbing high at Gubeikou to look into the distance, experiencing the historical vicissitudes of the Great Wall.
An opening or a hole, often referring to a tear or break in something.
衣服上磨破了一个口子
There's a worn-out hole on the clothes.
Common Words and Phrases with 口
1
A port or a border crossing point where goods and people can enter or exit a country.
这个城市的口岸非常繁忙，每天都有大量的货物进出。
The port of this city is very busy, with large quantities of goods entering and exiting every day.
2
Word-of-mouth; public praise or reputation
这家餐厅凭借其独特的美食和优质的服务，在当地赢得了很好的口碑
This restaurant has earned a great word-of-mouth reputation locally due to its unique cuisine and excellent service.
3
The area north of the Great Wall, primarily northern Hebei (north of Zhangjiakou) and central Inner Mongolia.
口北地区的牧民们每年都会举行传统的赛马和摔跤活动，吸引了周边村落的居民前来观看。
Shepherds in the Koubei region hold traditional horse racing and wrestling events every year, attracting residents from surrounding villages to watch.
4
One's words do not reflect one's true thoughts or feelings; saying one thing while thinking another.
他虽然嘴上说没关系，但我看得出来他是口不应心，心里肯定还是介意的。
Although he said it was fine, I could tell he was speaking insincerely; he definitely still minded it in his heart.
5
eloquence; speaking ability; verbal skill
一位优秀的销售人员不仅需要了解产品，更需要有出色的口才来打动客户。
An excellent salesperson not only needs to understand the product but also needs outstanding eloquence to impress clients.
6
To claim verbally; to state by mouth.
他口称自己是美食家，却对各种菜肴都挑三拣四。
He verbally claims to be a gourmet, but is picky about all kinds of dishes.
7
Stuttering or stammering, a speech impediment where speech flow is interrupted by involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks of sounds.
他因为口吃，在公开场合讲话时感到有些紧张。
He feels a bit nervous when speaking in public because of his stutter.
8
Enunciation and verbal articulation.
那位播音员的口齿非常清晰，听起来让人觉得很舒服。
That announcer's articulation is very clear, making it very pleasant to listen to.
9
Halitosis, or bad breath, an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth.
为了保持口气清新，我们需要注意口腔卫生，避免口臭。
To keep our breath fresh, we need to pay attention to oral hygiene and avoid bad breath.
10
oral transmission
这个古老的传说，一直通过口传心授的方式，代代相传。
This ancient legend has been passed down from generation to generation through oral tradition.
11
A small, painful ulcer or sore that appears inside the mouth, often yellowish or grayish-white, also known as aphtha or canker sore.
我最近工作压力大，经常熬夜，结果嘴里长了好几个口疮，吃东西都觉得疼。
I've been under a lot of work pressure lately and often stay up late, which has resulted in several canker sores in my mouth, making eating painful.
12
A small bag, often sewn into clothing, used for carrying items. It can also refer to a larger bag or sack, or metaphorically, an encirclement.
我把手机放进口袋里，然后继续散步。
I put my phone in my pocket and continued walking.
13
A sensation of tastelessness in the mouth; having no taste or a bland taste in the mouth.
我最近胃口不好，吃什么都觉得口淡，没有什么食欲。
I haven't had a good appetite recently; everything tastes bland, and I don't feel like eating.
14
15
to pass down by word of mouth; transmitted orally
这个古老的传说，通过口耳相传，代代流传至今
This ancient legend has been passed down orally from generation to generation to this day.
16
The tone or underlying meaning of what one says, revealing one's intention or attitude.
他口风一改，表示愿意合作。
He changed his tune and expressed willingness to cooperate.
More words with 口
- cūn村kǒu口the entrance to a village
- shēng牲kou口beasts of burden; draught animal
- wèi胃kǒu口appetite
- ài隘kǒu口Narrow mountain pass.
- chuāng创kǒu口wound, cut
- dù渡kǒu口ferry crossing; ferry landing
- jué决kǒu口breach, burst
- rèn刃kǒu口cutting edge
- shuáng爽kǒu口tasty and refreshing
- xiōng胸kǒu口the pit of the stomach
- ài碍kǒu口awkward to say, embarrassing to mention
- bǎn版kǒu口Margin
- bāng帮kǒu口clique, faction
- cāng舱kǒu口Hatch, Hatchway
- chá茬kǒu口crop succession, preceding crop
- chà岔kǒu口fork in the road; road junction
- dāo刀kǒu口Cutting edge, Incision
- dǔ堵kǒu口Block the opening, Stop up
- duǒ垛kǒu口crenel, embrasure
- fēng封kǒu口Seal the opening, Keep silent
Idioms with 口
- kǒu口bēi碑zài载dào道universally acclaimed
- kǒu口bù不zé择yán言blurt out whatever comes to mind
- kǒu口chǐ齿líng伶lì俐articulate and quick-witted in speech
- kǒu口chū出bù不xùn逊speak disrespectfully or insolently
- kǒu口chū出dà大yán言to boast or brag
- kǒu口chū出kuáng狂yán言speak arrogantly or boastfully
- kǒu口chuán传xīn心shòu授oral instruction, mental reception
- kǒu口ěr耳bìng并zhòng重emphasize both speaking and listening
- kǒu口fú服xīn心fú服thoroughly convinced and sincerely accept
- kǒu口gān干shé舌zào燥extremely thirsty from talking too much
- kǒu口jiǎo角shēng生fēng风speak fluently and eloquently
- kǒu口kou口shēng声shēng声repeatedly declare
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Open the tool →Questions about 口
What does 口 mean in Chinese?
口 (kǒu) means “an entrance or exit” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 口?
口 is pronounced kǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 口 have?
口 has 3 strokes.
How do you write 口?
口 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 口?
The radical of 口 is 口, and 口 is a pictograph.
