啃
Meaning:
to gnaw, to chew, to bite
HSK 4
Frequency:
#1087
Pinyin:
kěn
Strokes:
11
Radical:
口
How to Write 啃 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "啃" in Chinese
The Chinese character 啃 (kěn) means "to gnaw, to chew, to bite". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 啃 include: 啃书, 啃老, 嘴啃泥.
📚 Words and Phrases with 啃
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: mouth
Semantic component: 口
Phonetic component: 肯
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "啃"?
- The pinyin is kěn
- How many strokes does "啃" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "啃" mean?
- to gnaw, to chew, to bite
- What is the radical of "啃"?
- The radical is "口"