COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 核 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 亥 suggests the pronunciation.
More “he” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 核 (hé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
pit
héTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hé
核
pit
Common words
hé xīn
核心
core; nucleus
kǎo hé
考核
to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review
hé chá
核查
to examine; to inspect
hé duì
核对
to check; to verify; to audit; to examine
hé néng
核能
nuclear energy
hé shí
核实
to verify; to check
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
核
核
核
核
核
核
核
核
LEARNING TIP
Remember 核
Say “hé” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 核
Common words and phrases
hé xīn
core; nucleus
kǎo hé
to examine; to check up on; to assess; to review
hé chá
to examine; to inspect
hé duì
to check; to verify; to audit; to examine
hé néng
nuclear energy
hé shí
to verify; to check
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 核?
核 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 核 (hé) mean?
核 (hé) means pit.
What is the radical of 核?
The radical of 核 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.