Character

壳

ké HSK 7

壳 ké HSK 7

1. (colloq.) hard outer shell or casing of certain objects

Words using 壳 as ké (1)

Structure & writing

壳 ké — (colloq.) hard outer shell or casing of certain objects

壳 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 士 shì — general term for men in ancient times; especially an unmarried man

士 is a component in 6 characters

HSK 4

志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something

HSK 5

款 kuǎn sincere; hospitable

HSK 6

吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 壮 zhuàng sturdy; strong 壶 hú kettle; pot; jug (a vessel with a spout and handle for holding liquids)

HSK 7

壳 ké (colloq.) hard outer shell or casing of certain objects

2 冗 rǒng — superfluous; useless; idle

冗 is a component in 2 characters

HSK 5

沉 chén to sink (in water, opposite of 'float')

HSK 7

壳 ké (colloq.) hard outer shell or casing of certain objects

Stroke order