口 (kǒu): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Mouth and Body Sensations

In words about the body and feelings, 口 (kǒu) refers to the mouth, taste, or appetite.

HSK 5

Entrances and Locations

In words about places, 口 (kǒu) means an opening, entrance, or exit.

HSK 4

rù入

kǒu口

entrance [to a building]

HSK 5

chū出

kǒu口

exit [from a building]

HSK 5

jìn进

kǒu口

import; entrance; sail into a port

HSK 3.0 · L2

mén门

kǒu口

doorway

People and Speech

In words about people or speaking, 口 (kǒu) relates to population, excuses, or oral language.

HSK 5

rén人

kǒu口

population

HSK 5

jiè借

kǒu口

use as an excuse; on the pretext of

HSK 6

kǒu口

tóu头

oral; verbal; in speech

HSK 3.0 · L4

kǒu口

yǔ语

colloquial speech

口 (kǒu): Mouth — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 口

Readings & Meanings

Stroke Order Diagrams 口

Printable Writing Worksheet: 口

How to Use 口

Mouth and Body Sensations

HSK Vocabulary: 口

Example Sentences

HSK Level 3

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Entrances and Locations

People and Speech

Related Characters

HSK Level 3

Same Sound

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