侃 (kǎn): To speak freely and frankly — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Recognition 7-9

Writing 7-9

1.

Animated Stroke Order 侃

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2.

Stroke Order Diagrams 侃

3.

Character Breakdown

Left-Right

侃

亻person

口mouth

4.

Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 侃

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5.

How to Use 侃

Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 侃 works in context.

Verbal Communication & Banter

Both words involve talking or chatting, either in a confident or lighthearted manner.

HSK 6

6.

Example Sentences

Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 侃 is used in context

tā他

zài在

huì会

yì议

shàng上

kǎn侃

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川river

侃=亻person+口mouth+川river

A person (亻) speaking with confidence (口 and 川) — straightforward and unrestrained in speech.

kǎn侃

ér而

tán谈

to speak frankly with assurance

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

tiáo调

kǎn侃

Banter

kǎn侃

ér而

tán谈

，

hěn很

yǒu有

shuō说

fú服

lì力

。

He spoke eloquently at the meeting and was very persuasive.

zhōu周

mò末

wǒ我

men们

xǐ喜

huan欢

jù聚

zài在

yì一

qǐ起

kǎn侃

dà大

shān山

。

On weekends, we like to get together and chat.

péng朋

you友

men们

jīng经

cháng常

hù互

xiāng相

tiáo调

kǎn侃

，

qì气

fēn氛

hěn很

qīng轻

sōng松

。

Friends often banter with each other, creating a very relaxed atmosphere.

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