磕 Stroke Order — How to Write 磕

Stroke Order

磕 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 石, 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.

磕 Radical and Character Components

Components:石盍

磕 is a phono-semantic compound: 石 (stone) carries the meaning, while 盍 indicates the sound.

Radical: 石 + 10 more strokes

磕 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 磕 in Chinese

kē磕

To knock or strike against a hard surface, often resulting in minor damage or injury; figuratively, to experience minor conflicts or difficulties (as in '磕磕碰碰'); also, to kowtow (磕头).

生活中难免会有磕磕碰碰，互相理解就好

In life, minor conflicts are inevitable; mutual understanding is key.

To knock or tap something against a hard surface to remove an attached substance or residue.

他习惯在饭后把烟灰磕进烟灰缸。

He habitually taps the ashes into the ashtray after meals.

Common Words and Phrases with 磕

kē磕bā巴

To stammer or stutter; to have a speech impediment involving involuntary pauses or repetitions.

他从小说话就有点磕巴，但逻辑思维能力很强。

He has had a slight stutter since childhood, but his logical thinking ability is very strong.

kē磕dǎ打

to knock something out of a container or vessel, typically by striking or tapping it against a hard surface.

他用手指轻轻地磕打着桌面，似乎在思考问题。

He lightly tapped the tabletop with his fingers, seemingly deep in thought.

kē磕kē磕bàn绊bàn绊

to stumble; to move with difficulty, often bumping into things

虽然我们的创业之路磕磕绊绊，但我们从未放弃，最终实现了梦想。

Although our entrepreneurial journey was full of stumbles and setbacks, we never gave up and eventually realized our dream.

kē磕tóu头

To kowtow; an act of deep respect or submission by kneeling and touching one's forehead to the ground.

为了表示歉意，他向师傅磕头认错。

To express his apology, he kowtowed to his master and admitted his mistake.

kē磕tóu头pèng碰nǎo脑

To frequently bump into things or people, often in a crowded situation; figuratively, to have minor disagreements or conflicts.

菜市场里人头攒动，买菜的大爷大妈们难免会磕头碰脑地挤来挤去

The wet market was bustling with people, and it was inevitable for the elderly shoppers to bump into each other while squeezing through.

kē磕tóu头rú如dǎo捣suàn蒜

To kowtow repeatedly and rapidly, like pounding garlic, often to beg for mercy or show extreme submission.

为了求得一线生机，他顾不上体面，在恩人面前磕头如捣蒜，苦苦哀求。

To seize a glimmer of hope for survival, he cast aside his dignity, bowing repeatedly and rapidly like a pestle pounding garlic before his benefactor, pleading desperately.