核 (hé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 核 (hé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 核 (hé) means "Core; Nucleus; Pit". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 核 stroke by stroke?

核 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 核 and 杪?

核 (hé) and 杪 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 核?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 核?

Common words containing 核 include: 核心 (hé xīn) — Core; Kernel; Center; 核桃 (hé táo) — Walnut; 考核 (kǎo hé) — To assess or evaluate..

How to Write 核

The character 核 (hé) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

核 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Core; Nucleus; Pit.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 核 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 核

核心 hé xīn

Core; Kernel; Center

核桃 hé táo

Walnut

考核 kǎo hé

To assess or evaluate.

Example Sentences

这是问题的核心。

zhè shì wèn tí de hé xīn

This is the core of the problem.

我喜欢吃核桃。

wǒ xǐ huān chī hé táo

I like eating walnuts.

我们明天有年度考核。

wǒ men míng tiān yǒu nián dù kǎo hé

We have an annual assessment tomorrow.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 核 (hé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 核

What does 核 (hé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 核 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 核 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 核?

What common words use 核?

How to Write 核 (hé)