kōu ㄎㄡ kau1 HSK 7-9

  • to dig; to pick; to scratch (with a finger or sth pointed)
  • to carve; to cut
  • to study meticulously
  • stingy; miserly
  • to lift up (esp. the hem of a robe)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 抠 (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