Character Animation

Character: 苦

Pinyin: kǔ (ku3)

Meaning: bitter / hardship / pain / to suffer / to bring suffering to / painstakingly

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "苦" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Same Radical

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