COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 可 is built
Traditional etymology note: 丁 (vigorous) suggests the meaning, while 口 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 可 (kě) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(prefix) can; may; able to; -able
kěTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kě
可
(prefix) can; may; able to; -able
Common words
kě yǐ
可以
can; may; possible; able to
kě néng
可能
might (happen); possible; probable; possibility
kě ài
可爱
adorable; cute; lovely
kě shì
可是
but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed
kě xī
可惜
it is a pity; what a pity; unfortunately
kě jiàn
可见
it can clearly be seen (that this is the case); it is (thus) clear; clear; visible
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 可
Say “kě” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 可
Common words and phrases
kě yǐ
can; may; possible; able to
kě néng
might (happen); possible; probable; possibility
kě ài
adorable; cute; lovely
kě shì
but; however; (used for emphasis) indeed
kě xī
it is a pity; what a pity; unfortunately
kě jiàn
it can clearly be seen (that this is the case); it is (thus) clear; clear; visible
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“可”。
Zhège zì shì “kě”.
This character is “可”.
我正在学习“可”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kě” zì.
I am learning the character “可”.
请写一遍“可”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kě”.
Please write “可” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 可?
可 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 可 (kě) mean?
可 (kě) means (prefix) can; may; able to; -able.
What is the radical of 可?
The radical of 可 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.