口
口 (kǒu) means “mouth”. It is made of 冂 + 一 and has 3 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word.
Break 口 into its parts
What 口 is made of
- 冂 — frame
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
Origin hint: An open mouth (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences
你家有几口人？Nǐ jiā yǒu jǐ kǒu rén?How many people are in your family?
他在门口。Tā zài ménkǒu.He's at the door.
Words with 口
Also built with 冂
Quick facts
| Pinyin | kǒu |
|---|---|
| Meaning | mouth; opening; measure word for family members |
| Strokes | 3 |
| Radical | 口 (mouth, #30) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | HSK 3.0 · Level 1 · HSK 2.0 · Level 3 |
Questions about 口
What does 口 mean?
口 (kǒu) means “mouth; opening; measure word for family members”.
How many strokes does 口 have?
口 has 3 strokes.
What is the radical of 口?
The radical of 口 is 口 (kǒu, “mouth”), Kangxi radical number 30.
What parts make up 口?
口 is made of 冂 (frame) and 一 (horizontal stroke).
Which HSK level is 口?
口 is in HSK 3.0 · Level 1 and HSK 2.0 · Level 3.
Learn 口 with its group
It is part of HSK 1 · Group 14: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.