kòu

common
verb

Meaning of

叩 means to knock; to tap; to kowtow; to prostrate oneself and touch the head to the ground. Pronounced kòu.

  • to knock; to tap
  • to kowtow; to prostrate oneself and touch the head to the ground
  • to inquire; to ask politely

Character Info

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Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Qǐng
xiān
qiāo
mén
zài
jìn
lái
 

Please knock on the door before entering.

qīng
qīng
de
kòu
le
kòu
chuāng
 

He tapped lightly on the window glass.