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

Q: What does 磕 (kē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 磕 (kē) means "knock / bump". with 15 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磕 stroke by stroke?

磕 has 15 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磕 and 硼?

磕 (kē) and 硼 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 磕?

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

Q: What common words use 磕?

Common words containing 磕 include: 磕头 (kē tóu) — kowtow / bow deeply; 磕碰 (kē pèng) — bump against / collision; 磕开 (kē kāi) — crack open (by tapping).

How to Write 磕

The character 磕 (kē) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

磕 is pronounced kē in Mandarin Chinese. It means knock / bump.

Common Words with 磕

磕头 kē tóu

kowtow / bow deeply

磕碰 kē pèng

bump against / collision

磕开 kē kāi

crack open (by tapping)

Example Sentences

他向长辈磕头拜年。

tā xiàng zhǎng bèi kē tóu bài nián

He kowtowed to his elders to give New Year greetings.

搬家时要注意磕碰。

bān jiā shí yào zhù yì kē pèng

Be careful of bumps and scratches when moving house.

他用力磕开了一个核桃。

tā yòng lì kē kāi le yí gè hé táo

He cracked open a walnut with force.

Similar Characters

硼 péng

碇 dìng

碉 diāo

Practice Writing 磕 (kē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磕

What does 磕 (kē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磕 and 硼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磕?

What common words use 磕?

How to Write 磕 (kē)