克 (kè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 克 (kè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 克 (kè) means "gram, to overcome, to restrain". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 儿.

Q: How do you write 克 stroke by stroke?

克 has 7 strokes. The radical is 儿. 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 克 and 兄?

克 (kè) and 兄 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 克?

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

Q: What common words use 克?

Common words containing 克 include: 克 (kè) — gram, to overcome, to restrain; 克服 (kè fú) — to overcome, to conquer; 巧克力 (qiǎo kè lì) — chocolate.

How to Write 克

The character 克 (kè) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 儿 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

克 is pronounced kè in Mandarin Chinese. It means gram, to overcome, to restrain.

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

Common Words with 克

克 kè

gram, to overcome, to restrain

克服 kè fú

to overcome, to conquer

巧克力 qiǎo kè lì

chocolate

Example Sentences

这袋糖有五百克。

zhè dài táng yǒu wǔ bǎi kè

This bag of sugar weighs 500 grams.

我们要克服困难。

wǒ men yào kè fú kùn nán

We must overcome difficulties.

我喜欢吃巧克力。

wǒ xǐ huān chī qiǎo kè lì

I like eating chocolate.

Similar Characters

兄 xiōng

充 chōng

兆 zhào

Practice Writing 克 (kè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 克

What does 克 (kè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 克 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 克 and 兄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 克?

What common words use 克?

How to Write 克 (kè)