(kuǎ)

HSK 7-99 strokes

to collapse (lit. or fig.)

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
kuǎ
Meaning
to collapse (lit. or fig.)
Strokes
9
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰土夸

In this compound, the meaning comes from (earth); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

9 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

kuǎ

to collapse (of building, dam or bridge)

Open 垮塌 page →
kuǎliǎn

(of the face) to harden; to sag

Open 垮脸 page →
kuǎtái

(of a dynasty, regime etc) to collapse; to fall from power

Open 垮台 page →
kuǎ

to cause sth to collapse under the weight

Open 压垮 page →
sōngkuǎ

undisciplined

Open 松垮 page →

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