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亏

亏 (kuī) · to lose

3 strokesTop–bottom

亏 (kuī) means “to lose”. It is made of 二 and has 3 strokes.

Break 亏 into its parts

What 亏 is made of

亏 stroke order

亏 stroke order diagram: 3 strokes, numbered in writing order
亏 is written with 3 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 吃亏

做生意不能怕吃亏。Zuò shēngyi bù néng pà chīkuī.In business you can't be afraid of losing out.
他太老实,经常吃亏。Tā tài lǎoshí, jīngcháng chīkuī.He is too honest and often loses out.

Words with 亏

Also built with 二

Quick facts

Pinyinkuī
Meaningto lose
Strokes3
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 亏

What does 亏 mean?

亏 (kuī) means “to lose”.

How many strokes does 亏 have?

亏 has 3 strokes.

What parts make up 亏?

亏 is made of 二 (two strokes).

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