柯 (kē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 柯 (kē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柯 (kē) means "branch or stem". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柯 stroke by stroke?

柯 has 9 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 柯 and 杆?

柯 (kē) and 杆 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 柯?

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 柯?

Common words containing 柯 include: 柯南 (kē nán) — Conan; 柯基 (kē jī) — Corgi; 南柯一梦 (nán kē yī mèng) — a pipe dream.

How to Write 柯

The character 柯 (kē) is written with 9 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

柯 is pronounced kē in Mandarin Chinese. It means branch or stem.

Common Words with 柯

柯南 kē nán

Conan

柯基 kē jī

Corgi

南柯一梦 nán kē yī mèng

a pipe dream

Example Sentences

他很喜欢看柯南。

tā hěn xǐ huān kàn kē nán

He likes watching Detective Conan.

我家养了一只柯基。

wǒ jiā yǎng le yī zhī kē jī

I have a Corgi.

这一切都是南柯一梦。

zhè yī qiè dōu shì nán kē yī mèng

All of this was just a fleeting dream.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柯 (kē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柯

What does 柯 (kē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柯 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柯?

What common words use 柯?

How to Write 柯 (kē)