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

Q: What does 科 (kē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 科 (kē) means "Department; section; branch of science.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 科 stroke by stroke?

科 has 9 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 科 and 秀?

科 (kē) and 秀 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 科?

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

Q: What common words use 科?

Common words containing 科 include: 科学 (kē xué) — science; 科目 (kē mù) — subject (in school); 本科 (běn kē) — Undergraduate / Bachelor's degree.

How to Write 科

The character 科 (kē) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 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

科 is pronounced kē in Mandarin Chinese. It means Department; section; branch of science..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 科 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 科

科学 kē xué

science

科目 kē mù

subject (in school)

本科 běn kē

Undergraduate / Bachelor's degree

Example Sentences

科学技术发展很快。

kē xué jì shù fā zhǎn hěn kuài

Science and technology are developing rapidly.

你最喜欢哪个科目？

nǐ zuì xǐ huān nǎ ge kē mù

Which subject do you like best?

他正在大学读本科。

tā zhèng zài dà xué dú běn kē

He is studying for an undergraduate degree at university.

Similar Characters

秀 xiù

私 sī

秃 tū

Practice Writing 科 (kē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 科

What does 科 (kē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 科 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 科 and 秀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 科?

What common words use 科?

How to Write 科 (kē)