康
Quick Answer
康 is a Chinese character with 11 strokes, radical 广 (dotted cliff), HSK 3 on the new exam.
Etymology
A wide shelter for servants — health, well-being
Mnemonic hooks the visual decomposition to a memorable image. The full oracle-bone to modern evolution is being added character-by-character via the Phase 13 etymology pass.
Decomposition
Breaking a character into its components makes it far easier to recall. Each component above links to its own detail page.
Basic info
| Stroke count | 11 strokes |
| Radical | 广 (#53: dotted cliff) |
| New HSK exam | Recognise at HSK 3 |
| Frequency | #1461 most common |
Example sentences
他很健康。
Tā hěn jiànkāng.
He is very healthy.
From 健康 (HSK 3)
Words containing 康
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 健康 | jiànkāng | Healthy | HSK 3 |
Related characters
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