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窠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
窠 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

窠 Stroke Order — How to Write 窠

Stroke Order

窠 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 穴, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

窠 Radical and Character Components

Components:穴果

窠 is a phono-semantic compound: 穴 (hole) carries the meaning, while 果 indicates the sound.

Radical: 穴 + 8 more strokes

窠 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • kē

Meanings of 窠 in Chinese

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kē窠

nest; lair; den (for insects, birds, or animals)
我家的小狗喜欢躲在它的狗窠里睡觉。
My little dog likes to sleep in its kennel.
Refers to a comfortable dwelling or gathering place for people, often implying a cozy retreat for specific activities, like a 'nest' or 'den'.
这间小木屋是他的创作窠，他常在此写诗作曲。
This small cabin is his creative nest, where he often writes poems and composes music.
An old rut or conventional pattern, especially in writing or thought; a cliché or stereotype.
他的文章总是跳不出旧的窠臼，缺乏新意。
His writing always fails to break free from old clichés and lacks originality.
Used interchangeably with '颗' (kē), referring to small, spherical or roundish objects, such as grains, beads, or small fruits.
她手里握着几窠晶莹的露珠。
She held several sparkling dew drops in her hand.
Used interchangeably with '棵' as a measure word for plants, trees, etc.
这山上有几窠树。
There are several trees on this mountain.

Common Words and Phrases with 窠

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kē窠cháo巢
A nest; a place where birds or animals live.
山顶的古树上，老鹰筑起了巨大的窠巢，守护着它的幼鸟。
On the ancient tree at the top of the mountain, the eagle built a huge nest, guarding its young.
2
kē窠jiù臼
old ruts or a set pattern
他的作品之所以独特，正是因为他从不拘泥于任何创作的窠臼
The uniqueness of his work is precisely because he never confines himself to any creative rut.

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Questions about 窠

What does 窠 mean in Chinese?

窠 (kē) means “nest” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 窠?

窠 is pronounced kē in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 窠 have?

窠 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 窠?

窠 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 穴. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 窠?

The radical of 窠 is 穴, and 窠 is a phono-semantic compound.