Word information
Simplified克服
Traditional克服
Pinyinkèfú
Part of speech动
HSK 3.05
HSK 2.05
Chinese word dictionary
克服
kèfú · (try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer; to put up with; to endure
Character breakdown
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How to learn 克服
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