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

Q: What does 窠 (kē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窠 (kē) means "nest / burrow". with 13 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窠 stroke by stroke?

窠 has 13 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窠 and 窑?

窠 (kē) and 窑 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 窠?

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

Q: What common words use 窠?

Common words containing 窠 include: 窠臼 (kē jiù) — rut / cliché / set pattern; 鸟窠 (niǎo kē) — bird's nest; 窠巢 (kē cháo) — nest / lair.

How to Write 窠

The character 窠 (kē) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 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

窠 is pronounced kē in Mandarin Chinese. It means nest / burrow.

Common Words with 窠

窠臼 kē jiù

rut / cliché / set pattern

鸟窠 niǎo kē

bird's nest

窠巢 kē cháo

nest / lair

Example Sentences

他的设计打破了窠臼。

tā de shè jì dǎ pò le kē jiù

His design broke the mold.

树林里有很多鸟窠。

shù lín lǐ yǒu hěn duō niǎo kē

There are many bird nests in the woods.

鸟儿回到了窠巢。

niǎo ér huí dào le kē cháo

The bird returned to its nest.

Similar Characters

窑 yáo

窒 zhì

窕 tiǎo

Practice Writing 窠 (kē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窠

What does 窠 (kē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窠 and 窑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窠?

What common words use 窠?

How to Write 窠 (kē)