拷 (kao3)

Meaning:

to beat

Pinyin: kao3
Strokes: 9
Radical: 拷

How to Write 拷 - undefined Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "拷" in Chinese

The Chinese character 拷 (kao3) means "to beat". This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 拷 include: 拷问, 拷打, 严刑拷打.

📚 Words and Phrases with 拷

Common words containing this character

拷问 kao3 wen4
to question via torture
HSK 2
拷打 kao3 da3
to beat a prisoner (to obtain confessions)
HSK 2
严刑拷打 yan2 xing2 kao3 da3
torture
HSK 4
绷巴吊拷 beng1 ba1 diao4 kao3
variant of 繃扒吊拷|绷扒吊拷[beng1 ba1 diao4 kao3]
HSK 4
绷扒吊拷 beng1 ba1 diao4 kao3
to strip, tie up, hang and beat sb, an ancient torture technique
HSK 4

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "拷"?
The pinyin is kao3
How many strokes does "拷" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "拷" mean?
to beat
What is the radical of "拷"?
The radical is "拷"