勘
勘 (kān) · to investigate
11 strokesLeft–right
勘 (kān) means “to investigate”. It is made of 甚 + 力 and has 11 strokes.
Break 勘 into its parts
What 勘 is made of
- 甚 shén — considerably
- 甘 gān — sweet
- 卄 niàn — twenty
- 二 — two strokes
- 匹 pǐ — bolt of cloth
- 匸 xì — box
- 儿 ér — child
- 甘 gān — sweet
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
勘 stroke order
Example sentences with 勘探
他们在山里勘探石油。Tāmen zài shānlǐ kāntàn shíyóu.They are prospecting for oil in the mountains.
勘探工作已经进行了一年。Kāntàn gōngzuò yǐjīng jìnxíng le yì nián.The survey work has been going on for a year.
Words with 勘
Also built with 甚
Quick facts
| Pinyin | kān |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to investigate |
| Strokes | 11 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 勘
What does 勘 mean?
勘 (kān) means “to investigate”.
How many strokes does 勘 have?
勘 has 11 strokes.
What parts make up 勘?
勘 is made of 甚 (considerably) and 力 (strength).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.