kǒu ㄎㄡˇ hau2 HSK 1 基礎級 · Level 2 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4 流利級 · Level 5

  • mouth
  • classifier for things with mouths (people, domestic animals, cannons, wells etc)
  • classifier for bites or mouthfuls

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 口 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 好胃口! Bon appétit!
  • 良藥苦口。 Good medicine is bitter to the mouth.
  • 你有口臭。 You have foul breath.
  • 良药苦口。 Good medicine is bitter.
  • 众口难调。 It is difficult to satisfy everyone.

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