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

Q: What does 疴 (kē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疴 (kē) means "illness". with 10 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疴 stroke by stroke?

疴 has 10 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疴 and 疙?

疴 (kē) and 疙 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 疴?

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

Q: What common words use 疴?

Common words containing 疴 include: 沉疴 (chén kē) — severe lingering illness; 宿疴 (sù kē) — chronic illness; 疴疾 (kē jí) — chronic illness.

How to Write 疴

The character 疴 (kē) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

疴 is pronounced kē in Mandarin Chinese. It means illness.

Common Words with 疴

沉疴 chén kē

severe lingering illness

宿疴 sù kē

chronic illness

疴疾 kē jí

chronic illness

Example Sentences

他染上了沉疴。

tā rǎn shàng le chén kē

He fell ill with a chronic disease.

这种病是宿疴。

zhè zhǒng bìng shì sù kē

This disease is a chronic ailment.

医生治好了他的疴疾。

yī shēng zhì hǎo le tā de kē jí

The doctor cured his chronic illness.

Similar Characters

疙 gē

疚 jiù

疝 shàn

Practice Writing 疴 (kē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疴

What does 疴 (kē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疴 and 疙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疴?

What common words use 疴?

How to Write 疴 (kē)