How to Write 曷
The character 曷 (hé) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 曰 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
曷 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means why / how (classical).
Common Words with 曷
曷
hé
why / how (classical)
曷胜
hé shèng
beyond (description or measure)
曷尝
hé cháng
how ever / when (classical)
Example Sentences
曷不归去？
hé bù guī qù
Why not return?
曷胜欣喜。
hé shèng xīn xǐ
Extremely happy / beyond joy.
我曷尝不努力？
wǒ hé cháng bù nǔ lì
When have I not been hardworking?
Practice Writing 曷 (hé)
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