廓
Meaning:
broad, wide; open; empty; outline
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2168
Pinyin:
kuò
Strokes:
13
Radical:
广
How to Write 廓 - 13 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "廓" in Chinese
The Chinese character 廓 (kuò) means "broad, wide; open; empty; outline". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 13 strokes. Common words containing 廓 include: 八廓, 寥廓, 廓清.
📚 Words and Phrases with 廓
Common words containing this character
八廓
Barkhor, pilgrim circuit around Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet
HSK 2
寥廓
(literary) vast; boundless
HSK 2
廓清
to clear up
HSK 2
耳廓
outer ear; auricle; pinna
HSK 2
胸廓
thorax
HSK 2
轮廓
outline; silhouette
HSK 2
八廓街
Barkhor street, central business area and pilgrim circuit around Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet
HSK 3
耳廓狐
fennec
HSK 3
轮廓线
outline; silhouette
HSK 3
声调轮廓
tone contour
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: wide
Semantic component: 广
Phonetic component: 郭
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "廓"?
- The pinyin is kuò
- How many strokes does "廓" have?
- It has 13 strokes
- What does "廓" mean?
- broad, wide; open; empty; outline
- What is the radical of "廓"?
- The radical is "广"