壳
Meaning:
casing, husk, shell
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1517
Pinyin:
ké
Strokes:
7
Radical:
士
How to Write 壳 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "壳" in Chinese
The Chinese character 壳 (ké) means "casing, husk, shell". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 壳 include: 介壳, 借壳, 卡壳.
📚 Words and Phrases with 壳
Common words containing this character
介壳
(zoology) shell
HSK 2
借壳
(finance) to acquire a company as a shell
HSK 2
卡壳
(of a bullet or shell) to jam
HSK 2
地壳
the Earth's crust
HSK 2
外壳
envelope
HSK 2
弹壳
ammunition case
HSK 2
枳壳
bitter orange (Fructus aurantii) (used in TCM)
HSK 2
椰壳
coconut shell
HSK 2
机壳
case, casing, cabinet or housing (of a computer, photocopier etc)
HSK 2
壳儿
shell
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A shell discarded 冗 by a soldier 士
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "壳"?
- The pinyin is ké
- How many strokes does "壳" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "壳" mean?
- casing, husk, shell
- What is the radical of "壳"?
- The radical is "士"