可
Meaning:
may, can, -able; possibly
HSK 3
Frequency:
#874
Pinyin:
kě
Strokes:
5
Radical:
口
How to Write 可 - 5 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "可" in Chinese
The Chinese character 可 (kě) means "may, can, -able; possibly". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 5 strokes. Common words containing 可 include: 不可, 即可, 可不.
📚 Words and Phrases with 可
Common words containing this character
💬 Example Sentences with 可
See how "可" is used in context
1
可以进来吗？
May I come in?
2
这个可以吃。
This is edible.
3
你可以帮我吗？
Can you help me?
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: vigorous
Semantic component: 丁
Phonetic component: 口
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "可"?
- The pinyin is kě
- How many strokes does "可" have?
- It has 5 strokes
- What does "可" mean?
- may, can, -able; possibly
- What is the radical of "可"?
- The radical is "口"