刻
Meaning:
to carve, to engrave; a quarter hour; a moment
HSK 4
Frequency:
#631
Pinyin:
kè
Strokes:
8
Radical:
刂
How to Write 刻 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "刻" in Chinese
The Chinese character 刻 (kè) means "to carve, to engrave; a quarter hour; a moment". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 刻 include: 光刻, 刻刀, 刻剥.
📚 Words and Phrases with 刻
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: knife
Semantic component: 刂
Phonetic component: 亥
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "刻"?
- The pinyin is kè
- How many strokes does "刻" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "刻" mean?
- to carve, to engrave; a quarter hour; a moment
- What is the radical of "刻"?
- The radical is "刂"