COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 壳 is built
Traditional etymology note: A shell discarded 冗 by a soldier 士
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How to Write 壳 (ké) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(coll.) shell (of an egg, nut, crab etc)
kéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
ké
壳
(coll.) shell (of an egg, nut, crab etc)
Common words
bèi ké
贝壳
shell (of a mollusk)
ké
壳
(coll.) shell (of an egg, nut, crab etc); case; casing; housing (of a machine or device)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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壳
壳
壳
壳
LEARNING TIP
Remember 壳
Say “ké” 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 壳
Common words and phrases
bèi ké
shell (of a mollusk)
ké
(coll.) shell (of an egg, nut, crab etc); case; casing; housing (of a machine or device)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 壳?
壳 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 壳 (ké) mean?
壳 (ké) means (coll.) shell (of an egg, nut, crab etc).
What is the radical of 壳?
The radical of 壳 is 士, associated with Not yet classified.