COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 课 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 果 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 课 (kè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kè
课
subject
Common words
shàng kè
上课
to go to class; to attend class; to go to teach a class
xià kè
下课
to finish class; to get out of class; (fig.) (esp. of a sports coach) to be dismissed; to be fired
kè běn
课本
textbook
kè wén
课文
text
gōng kè
功课
homework; assignment; task; classwork
kè chéng
课程
course; academic program
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
课
课
课
课
课
课
课
课
LEARNING TIP
Remember 课
Say “kè” 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 课
Common words and phrases
shàng kè
to go to class; to attend class; to go to teach a class
xià kè
to finish class; to get out of class; (fig.) (esp. of a sports coach) to be dismissed; to be fired
kè běn
textbook
kè wén
text
gōng kè
homework; assignment; task; classwork
kè chéng
course; academic program
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“课”。
Zhège zì shì “kè”.
This character is “课”.
我正在学习“课”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kè” zì.
I am learning the character “课”.
请写一遍“课”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kè”.
Please write “课” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 课?
课 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 课 (kè) mean?
课 (kè) means subject.
What is the radical of 课?
The radical of 课 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.