How many strokes does 口 have?

口 (kou3), meaning "mouth; opening" has 3 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 口 in Chinese?

Write 口 (kou3), meaning "mouth; opening" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 3 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 口 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 口, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

口 stroke order (kou3)

口

Pinyin: kou3Meaning: mouth; opening3 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (3 strokes)

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How to write 口

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 口. This page breaks the character into 3 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: kou3. Meaning: mouth; opening.

Example words

人口 · ren2 kou3 · population
门口 · men2 kou3 · doorway

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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