COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 亥 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 刻 (kè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
quarter (hour)
kèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kè
刻
quarter (hour)
Common words
lì kè
立刻
forthwith; immediate; prompt; promptly
shēn kè
深刻
profound; deep; deep-going
shí kè
时刻
time; juncture; moment; period of time
cǐ kè
此刻
this moment; now; at present
piàn kè
片刻
short period of time; a moment
diāo kè
雕刻
to carve; to engrave; carving
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
刻
刻
刻
刻
刻
刻
刻
刻
LEARNING TIP
Remember 刻
Say “kè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刻
Common words and phrases
lì kè
forthwith; immediate; prompt; promptly
shēn kè
profound; deep; deep-going
shí kè
time; juncture; moment; period of time
cǐ kè
this moment; now; at present
piàn kè
short period of time; a moment
diāo kè
to carve; to engrave; carving
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刻”。
Zhège zì shì “kè”.
This character is “刻”.
我正在学习“刻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kè” zì.
I am learning the character “刻”.
请写一遍“刻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kè”.
Please write “刻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刻?
刻 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 刻 (kè) mean?
刻 (kè) means quarter (hour).
What is the radical of 刻?
The radical of 刻 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.