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

Q: What does 课 (kè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 课 (kè) means "Lesson; class". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 课 stroke by stroke?

课 has 10 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 课 and 诓?

课 (kè) and 诓 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 课?

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

Q: What common words use 课?

Common words containing 课 include: 上课 (shàng kè) — To attend class; to go to class; 课本 (kè běn) — Textbook; 功课 (gōng kè) — homework / schoolwork.

How to Write 课

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

课 is pronounced kè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lesson; class.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 课 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 课

上课 shàng kè

To attend class; to go to class

课本 kè běn

Textbook

功课 gōng kè

homework / schoolwork

Example Sentences

我们现在开始上课。

wǒ men xiàn zài kāi shǐ shàng kè

Let's start the class now.

请打开你的课本。

qǐng dǎ kāi nǐ de kè běn

Please open your textbook.

你做完功课了吗？

nǐ zuò wán gōng kè le ma

Have you finished your homework?

Similar Characters

诓 kuāng

诔 lěi

试 shì

Practice Writing 课 (kè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 课

What does 课 (kè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 课 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 课 and 诓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 课?

What common words use 课?

How to Write 课 (kè)