卡 Stroke Order — How to Write 卡
卡 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 卜, 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.
卡 Radical and Character Components
卡 is an ideographic compound. A card squeezed between 上 and 下.
Radical: 卜 + 3 more strokes
卡 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- kǎ
- qiǎ
Meanings of 卡 in Chinese
1
kǎ卡
Card; a small, stiff piece of paper or plastic used for various purposes such as identification, membership, or data storage.
您需要办理一张借书卡才能借阅图书。
You need to apply for a library card to borrow books.
A short form for 'truck' or 'lorry', referring to a large motor vehicle for transporting goods.
工地门口停着一辆大卡，准备卸货
A large truck is parked at the construction site's entrance, ready to unload its cargo.
An abbreviation for calorie, representing the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of pure water by 1°C.
这块蛋糕有三百卡。
This piece of cake has three hundred calories.
Used in 'kǎtōng' (卡通) meaning cartoon or animation.
我喜欢看卡通片。
I like watching cartoon movies.
2
qiǎ卡
A checkpoint or tollgate set up at a strategic location, typically for inspection or collecting fees.
在进入山区之前，我们必须通过一个检查卡。
Before entering the mountainous area, we must pass through a checkpoint.
A clip or clasp used to hold things in place, such as a hair clip or a tie clip.
她喜欢在头发上别一个可爱的发卡。
She likes to wear a cute hair clip in her hair.
To get stuck; to be jammed or caught between two objects, or to obstruct something.
他吃鱼的时候，一根鱼刺卡在了嗓子里。
When he was eating fish, a fishbone got stuck in his throat.
Common Words and Phrases with 卡
1
A lightweight automatic or semi-automatic military rifle that typically uses less powerful ammunition.
博物馆里陈列着一把老式卡宾枪。
The museum displays an old-fashioned carbine.
2
To put a chokehold on; to control a critical aspect or resource of someone, thereby restricting their development or operation.
在激烈的市场竞争中，如果一家公司掌握了核心技术，就可能在某些方面卡住竞争对手的脖子
In fierce market competition, if a company masters core technology, it might be able to put a chokehold on its competitors in certain aspects.
3
A motor vehicle for transporting goods or equipment; a truck.
这辆卡车满载着新鲜的蔬菜，正准备运往市场。
This truck is fully loaded with fresh vegetables, ready to be transported to the market.
4
Calipers: a measuring tool used to determine the internal and external dimensions (e.g., diameter, thickness) of objects.
工程师使用卡尺精确测量了零件的厚度。
The engineer used a caliper to precisely measure the thickness of the part.
5
cassette tape
我找到了很多旧的音乐卡带，它们记录了我童年最喜欢的歌曲。
I found many old music cassettes, and they contained my favorite songs from childhood.
6
A measuring tool with two jaws or legs, adjustable for measuring thickness, diameter, bore, or distance between surfaces; also known as a caliper.
工程师用卡规精确测量了零件的厚度，以确保其符合设计要求。
The engineer used the caliper to precisely measure the thickness of the part to ensure it met design requirements.
7
BCG vaccine (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine), a vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis.
许多国家在新生儿时期为婴儿接种卡介苗，以预防结核病。
Many countries vaccinate infants with BCG at birth to prevent tuberculosis.
8
A fixture or clamp used to hold a workpiece.
工人正在调整机床上的卡具，以确保工件固定牢固。
The worker is adjusting the fixture on the machine tool to ensure the workpiece is firmly secured.
9
A unit of energy, defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius.
为了保持健康的体重，我们需要注意日常饮食中卡路里的摄入量。
To maintain a healthy weight, we need to pay attention to our daily calorie intake.
10
Antonio Canova (1757-1822) was a famous Italian neoclassical sculptor, known for works such as 'Cupid and Psyche'.
在博物馆里，我们欣赏了卡奴洼的雕塑作品，它们展现了古典主义的优雅。
In the museum, we admired Canova's sculptural works, which showcased the elegance of classicism.
11
Carnot (1796-1832), a French engineer and physicist, known for proposing the Carnot cycle, a fundamental theory in thermodynamics.
在热力学领域，卡诺循环和卡诺定理是理解热机效率的关键概念。
In the field of thermodynamics, the Carnot cycle and Carnot's theorem are key concepts for understanding the efficiency of heat engines.
12
A small, flat piece of paper or plastic, often used for recording information, identification, or as a gift.
这张卡片上记录着她的生日和爱好。
This card records her birthday and hobbies.
13
14
Callipers; a measuring tool with two adjustable legs for determining the internal/external diameter or thickness of an object.
工程师用卡钳精确测量了零件的厚度。
The engineer used the caliper to accurately measure the thickness of the part.
15
To get stuck or jammed, like a firearm's cartridge, or to falter in speech/action.
在射击比赛中，他的手枪在关键时刻卡壳了。
During the shooting competition, his pistol jammed at a crucial moment.
16
Katyusha
傍晚时分，公园里传来悠扬的“卡秋莎”歌声，伴着微风，令人心旷神怡
In the evening, the melodious song of 'Katyusha' drifted through the park, accompanied by the gentle breeze, making one feel refreshed and joyful.
More words with 卡
- shào哨qiǎ卡sentry post
- yóu游biāo标kǎ卡chǐ尺vernier caliper, caliper
- qiǎ卡zài在Stuck in, Jammed in
- fà发qiǎ卡hairpin, hair clip
- guān关qiǎ卡Checkpoint, Level
- hè贺kǎ卡greeting card
- qiá卡kǒu口bayonet mount, checkpoint
- ká卡zhǐ纸cardstock, paper jam
- nián年kǎ卡annual pass, yearly card
- dá打kǎ卡punch in, check in
- kǎ卡qí其sè色khaki
- kǎ卡tōng通piàn片cartoon, animated film
- gòu购wù物kǎ卡Gift card, Shopping card
- jiàn健shēn身kǎ卡gym card, gym membership card
- jiè借jì记kǎ卡debit card
- jiè借shū书kǎ卡library card, borrower's card
- kǎ卡tōng通rén人wù物cartoon character
- kǎ卡zhù住stuck, jammed
- má马kǎ卡lóng龙macaron
- xìn信yòng用kǎ卡credit card
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Open the tool →Questions about 卡
What does 卡 mean in Chinese?
卡 (kǎ) means “Card” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 卡?
卡 has 2 pronunciations: kǎ, qiǎ.
How many strokes does 卡 have?
卡 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 卡?
卡 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 卜. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 卡?
The radical of 卡 is 卜, and 卡 is an ideographic compound.
