Chinese characters for “ke”
38 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
kē
grain, kernel
14 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5section, department
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6measure word for trees
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4to collide, to hit, to knock, to tap
15 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9severe, harsh
8 strokesaxe-handle, bough, stalk
9 strokesan inferior kind of jade
9 strokesaxle
9 strokessickness, illness
10 strokessickness, illness
12 strokesaxle
12 strokeschin
12 strokesto eat seeds
13 strokesgrain ready for grinding
13 strokesden, nest
13 strokeschin
15 strokessleepy
15 strokestadpole
15 strokesgrain, kernel
17 strokesthigh bone, hip bone, kneecap
17 strokesSecond tone
ké
Third tone
kě
Fourth tone
kè
to subdue, to restrain, to overcome
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4subject, lesson, course
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1to carve, to engrave
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3guest, traveller
9 strokesrespectful, reverent
9 strokesto subdue, to restrain, to overcome
9 strokeskrypton
11 strokesmare, jenny
11 strokesthe woof of a woven item
12 strokessudden, abrupt, unexpected
13 strokesingot
13 strokessubject, lesson, course
15 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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