COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 克 is built
Traditional etymology note: A weapon 十 used to subdue a beast 兄
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How to Write 克 (kè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to be able to
kèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kè
克
to be able to
Common words
qiān kè
千克
kilogram
kè fú
克服
(try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer; to put up with; to endure
gōng kè
攻克
to capture; to take; to overcome; to solve
kè lóng
克隆
clone (loanword)
kè zhì
克制
to restrain; to control; restraint; self-control
pū kè
扑克
poker (game) (loanword); playing cards
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
克
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克
克
克
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克
克
LEARNING TIP
Remember 克
Say “kè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 克
Common words and phrases
qiān kè
kilogram
kè fú
(try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer; to put up with; to endure
gōng kè
to capture; to take; to overcome; to solve
kè lóng
clone (loanword)
kè zhì
to restrain; to control; restraint; self-control
pū kè
poker (game) (loanword); playing cards
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“克”。
Zhège zì shì “kè”.
This character is “克”.
我正在学习“克”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kè” zì.
I am learning the character “克”.
请写一遍“克”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kè”.
Please write “克” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 克?
克 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 克 (kè) mean?
克 (kè) means to be able to.
What is the radical of 克?
The radical of 克 is 儿, associated with Not yet classified.