kòu ㄎㄡˋ kau3 HSK 6 高階級 · Level 4

  • to fasten
  • to button
  • button
  • buckle
  • knot
  • to arrest
  • to confiscate
  • to deduct (money)
  • discount
  • to knock
  • to smash, spike or dunk (a ball)
  • to cover (with a bowl etc)
  • (fig.) to tag a label on sb
  • (Tw) (loanword) code

kòu ㄎㄡˋ

  • button

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 扣 (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

  • 釦子掉了。 The button came off.
  • 這個鈕扣鬆了 This button is loose.
  • 這顆鈕扣脫落了。 The button came off.
  • 你能给我折扣吗? Can you give me a discount?
  • 包裹被海關扣了。 The package was seized by customs.
  • 你可以给我折扣吗? Can you give me a discount?

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