COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 科 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand measuring 斗 grain 禾
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How to Write 科 (kē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
branch of study
kēTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kē
科
branch of study
Common words
běn kē
本科
undergraduate course; undergraduate (attributive)
kē jì
科技
science and technology
kē xué
科学
science; scientific knowledge; scientific; rational
kē yán
科研
(scientific) research
xué kē
学科
subject; branch of learning; course; academic discipline
ér kē
儿科
pediatrics
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 科
Say “kē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 科
Common words and phrases
běn kē
undergraduate course; undergraduate (attributive)
kē jì
science and technology
kē xué
science; scientific knowledge; scientific; rational
kē yán
(scientific) research
xué kē
subject; branch of learning; course; academic discipline
ér kē
pediatrics
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“科”。
Zhège zì shì “kē”.
This character is “科”.
我正在学习“科”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kē” zì.
I am learning the character “科”.
请写一遍“科”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kē”.
Please write “科” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 科?
科 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 科 (kē) mean?
科 (kē) means branch of study.
What is the radical of 科?
The radical of 科 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.