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侉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
侉kuǎto speak with an accent; big and clumsyn, 8 strokes, radical 亻
侉kuǎforeign accentunknown, 8 strokes, radical 亻
kuǎ(kua3) T3
  1. 1to speak with an accent; big and clumsy
  2. 2foreign accent
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March 24, 2026

侉kuǎ(kua3)

The character 侉 (kuǎ) refers to speaking with an accent or in a way that is noticeably different from the standard pronunciation. It can also imply something that is big and clumsy, often describing an awkwardness in manner or appearance. In common usage, it may highlight a foreign accent, suggesting that the speaker is not a native in the language being used.

Strokes8Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having an accent can be a source of both pride and humor, particularly in the context of regional dialects. The way one speaks can reflect not only their origin but also their identity and social standing.

Memory Tip

Think of a big, clumsy bear trying to speak Chinese but sounding funny because of its heavy accent. The character 侉 has the radical 亻 (person) which emphasizes that it relates to people speaking, while the shape of the character can remind you of a bear's bulky form trying to pronounce words.

Meanings of 侉

kuǎ(kua3)
1to speak with an accent; big and clumsy
2foreign accent
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About 侉

侉Simplified
8Strokes
亻Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 侉

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 侉 (kuǎ) with similar sounding words, leading to miscommunication about accents versus other types of speech. This term is informal, so it is best used in casual conversations rather than formal contexts. Be mindful of its tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

While 侉 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to the HSK level 3 and 4 study of speech and language. Students should focus on tone pronunciation and practice listening to different accents to appreciate its usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners frequently mispronounce 侉, confusing it with the similar-sounding words. For instance, saying 'kua' instead of 'kuǎ' can lead to misunderstandings; always pay attention to the tone.

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Etymology of 侉

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)夸
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Case file: 侉

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half夸 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayperson
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 侉?

Decomposition of 侉

IDS Structure⿰亻夸
侉Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
夸kua1
right
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How to say to speak with an accent; big and clumsy in Chinese

“to speak with an accent; big and clumsy” in Chinese is侉kuǎ

The character 侉 (kuǎ) refers to speaking with an accent or in a way that is noticeably different from the standard pronunciation. It can also imply something that is big and clumsy, often describing an awkwardness in manner or appearance. In common usage, it may highlight a foreign accent, suggesting that the speaker is not a native in the language being used.

When to use 侉

Learners often confuse 侉 (kuǎ) with similar sounding words, leading to miscommunication about accents versus other types of speech. This term is informal, so it is best used in casual conversations rather than formal contexts. Be mindful of its tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners frequently mispronounce 侉, confusing it with the similar-sounding words. For instance, saying 'kua' instead of 'kuǎ' can lead to misunderstandings; always pay attention to the tone.

Write 侉

侉

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Word Family of 侉

Words Containing This Character1
侉kuǎforeign accent
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Compound Meaning

What does 侉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 侉

侉 refers to speaking with an accent, so you might say, 'His Mandarin is good, but he still speaks with a 侉 accent.'

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