款 Stroke Order — How to Write 款

Stroke Order

款 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 欠, 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.

款 Radical and Character Components

Components:士示欠

owe.

Radical: 欠 + 8 more strokes

款 Pronunciation and Pinyin

kuǎn

Meanings of 款 in Chinese

kuǎn款

Sincere, cordial, earnest; to treat hospitably or retain cordially.

他们热情地款待了远道而来的朋友。

They warmly entertained their friends who came from afar.

Refers to an inscription, signature, or name written on an artifact, painting, calligraphy, or letter, often at the end (e.g., 落款 luòkuǎn: to sign one's name; 题款 tíkuǎn: to write an inscription).

这幅字画的落款清晰可见。

The signature on this piece of calligraphy and painting is clearly visible.

Style; pattern; type (e.g., of clothing, products)

我喜欢这款新手机的款式。

I like the style of this new phone model.

An item, clause, or paragraph within a regulation, law, or document; a specific provision.

合同的第二款规定了付款方式。

The second clause of the contract stipulates the payment method.

Funds; money; sums. Often used in financial contexts or in terms related to various types of monetary amounts like deposits, remittances, or public funds.

他把所有积蓄都存入了银行，这笔存款是他辛苦工作所得。

He deposited all his savings into the bank; this deposit is what he earned through hard work.

To knock or tap, as on a door or surface.

他轻轻款门，生怕吵醒屋里的人

He gently knocked on the door, afraid of waking up the people inside.

To reach; to arrive at (often used in a literary or somewhat archaic context).

经过数小时的飞行，飞机款抵了目的地。

After several hours of flight, the plane arrived at its destination.

To entertain; to host (guests).

他们热情款待了远道而来的朋友

They warmly entertained their friends who came from afar.

When '款' (kuǎn) refers to speech, especially in classical contexts, it means to speak sincerely, patiently, and thoroughly, often to explain or persuade with a gentle approach.

老师款款而谈，为我们耐心解答了所有问题。

The teacher spoke gently and in detail, patiently answering all our questions.

slow; leisurely; unhurriedly (describing movement or manner)

她款款走来，裙摆随风摇曳

She walked leisurely, her skirt swaying in the wind.

Common Words and Phrases with 款

kuǎn款bù步

walk slowly; with deliberate steps

她穿着一袭长裙，款步走在花园的小径上，享受着傍晚的宁静。

Wearing a long dress, she strolled gracefully along the garden path, enjoying the evening's tranquility.

kuǎn款dài待

To treat someone cordially, entertain, or receive them warmly and generously.

她以丰盛的晚餐款待了远道而来的朋友。

She treated her long-distance friends to a lavish dinner.

kuǎn款dōng冬

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara), a perennial herbaceous plant with round, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. Both its flowers and leaves are used in traditional medicine, the flowers being particularly known for relieving coughs and expelling phlegm.

在早春时节，款冬花常常是第一个从融雪中探出头来的报春使者

In early spring, coltsfoot flowers are often the first heralds of spring to emerge from the melting snow.

kuǎn款ér儿

airs; haughty manner

你别老是摆款儿，大家都是朋友。

Don't always put on airs; we are all friends.

kuǎn款fú服

To sincerely obey or submit; to admit one's guilt.

经过一番深入的讨论，所有人都款服于团队决策，开始积极执行

After a thorough discussion, everyone willingly submitted to the team's decision and began to actively implement it.

kuǎn款fù附

sincerely submit to the authority of another

他深思熟虑后，决定款附于这个公益组织，为环保事业贡献自己的力量。

After much consideration, he decided to sincerely align himself with this public welfare organization, dedicating his efforts to environmental protection.

kuǎn款jiē接

to treat or receive cordially; to entertain