核 Stroke Order — How to Write 核
核 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
核 Radical and Character Components
核 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 亥 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 6 more strokes
核 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- hé
- hú
Meanings of 核 in Chinese
1
hé核
The hard central part of a fruit, containing the seed; a pit or stone.
这个桃核真大。
This peach pit is really big.
nucleus; core; kernel; something resembling a core
团队的创新精神是其成功的核心。
The team's innovative spirit is the core of its success.
Refers to nuclear elements, such as atomic nucleus, nuclear energy, and nuclear weapons; for example, nuclear submarine, nuclear test, nuclear war, nuclear weapon.
核能是一种重要的清洁能源。
Nuclear energy is an important clean energy source.
To carefully check, verify, examine, or audit information, data, or accounts.
我们需要核实这份报告中的数据。
We need to verify the data in this report.
To be factual, accurate, or verified; substantiating the facts of a matter.
报告的数据务必翔实可核。
The data in the report must be detailed and verifiable.
2
hú核
Same meaning as 'hé' (core, kernel, pit), specifically used in some colloquial expressions like 'xìnghúr' (apricot pit).
我把杏核儿吐出来了。
I spat out the apricot pit.
Common Words and Phrases with 核
1
An explosion whose energy is generated by nuclear fission or nuclear fusion.
科学家们研究了核爆炸可能对环境造成的长期影响。
Scientists studied the potential long-term environmental impact of nuclear explosions.
2
to check; to verify; to inspect
在最终提交报告之前，我们需要对所有数据进行核查，以确保其准确性。
Before the final report submission, we need to verify all data to ensure its accuracy.
3
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a phenomenon where atomic nuclei in a static magnetic field absorb energy from a radiofrequency field at specific frequencies.
医生建议病人做核磁共振检查，以更清晰地了解其内部器官的状况。
The doctor suggested the patient undergo an MRI scan to get a clearer understanding of the condition of their internal organs.
4
A warhead containing nuclear fission or nuclear fusion material.
科学家们正在研究如何安全地储存和拆除旧的核弹头。
Scientists are studying how to safely store and dismantle old nuclear warheads.
5
A nuclear power plant is a thermal power station that converts nuclear energy into heat to produce steam for a steam turbine, which then drives a generator to produce commercial electricity.
这座核电厂为周边城市提供了稳定的电力供应。
This nuclear power plant provides a stable electricity supply for the surrounding cities.
6
A power plant that generates electricity using nuclear energy.
这座核电站为附近城市提供稳定的电力供应。
This nuclear power plant provides a stable electricity supply for nearby cities.
7
To check and officially approve or decide.
委员会核定了新一年的项目预算。
The committee approved the project budget for the new year.
8
To check, verify, or compare items, data, or documents to ensure accuracy or consistency.
请核对一下订单上的商品数量和价格是否正确。
Please check the quantity and price of the items on the order to ensure they are correct.
9
Nuclear blackmail refers to the act of threatening to use nuclear weapons to intimidate or coerce another country.
这种策略被一些人视为一种核讹诈，意在迫使对方就范。
This strategy is considered by some to be a form of nuclear blackmail, aimed at coercing the other party into compliance.
10
stone (of a fruit), pit, or core
吃樱桃的时候要小心别把核儿吞下去了。
When eating cherries, be careful not to swallow the pit.
11
A process involving changes in the atomic nucleus.
核反应堆利用核反应产生热能，进而转化为电能。
Nuclear reactors utilize nuclear reactions to produce thermal energy, which is then converted into electrical energy.
12
A device used to initiate and control a nuclear chain reaction, typically for power generation or isotope production.
核反应堆是许多核电站的核心组成部分，用于安全地产生电力
Nuclear reactors are core components of many nuclear power plants, used to safely generate electricity.
13
to assess and calculate
公司财务人员正在核计本季度的营收和支出，以准备提交报告。
The company's financial staff are auditing and calculating this quarter's revenue and expenses to prepare for the report submission.
14
The membrane that encloses the cell nucleus.
细胞的核膜是选择性通透的，控制物质进出细胞核
The nuclear membrane of the cell is selectively permeable, controlling the passage of substances into and out of the nucleus.
15
Energy released from atomic nuclei through processes like nuclear fission or fusion.
科学家们正在研究如何更安全、高效地利用核能来发电。
Scientists are researching how to utilize nuclear energy more safely and efficiently for electricity generation.
More words with 核
- kǎo考hé核Assessment, Appraisal
- shěn审hé核to examine and verify
- fù复hé核Review, Double-check
- méi煤hú核coal cinder; partly-burned coal
- jiào校hé核To proofread and verify.
- yàn验hé核Check and verify
- fèi肺jié结hé核Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis
- suì碎hé核Nuclear fragmentation, Shattered core
- jiǎn减hé核nuclear reduction, nuclear cuts
- hé核xīn心core, nucleus
- jiě姐mèi妹hé核sister chromatids, sister nuclei
- méi煤hú核ér儿partly-burned briquet
- hé核shí实Verify, Confirm
- hé核tao桃walnut
- hé核suān酸nucleic acid, PCR test
- rè热hé核thermonuclear
- táo桃hé核peach pit, peach stone
- hé核jù聚biàn变nuclear fusion
- hé核rán燃liào料nuclear fuel
- hé核tao桃rén仁walnut kernel, walnut meat
Idioms with 核
- yán研hé核shì是fēi非Examine and evaluate right and wrong
- mài卖lǐ李zuān钻hé核Spoil resources to prevent others from benefiting
- xún循míng名hé核shí实verify reality against name
- jiǎn简yuē约xiáng详hé核concise, detailed, and accurate
- shì事hé核yán言zhí直speak directly based on verified facts
- wēi危yán言hé核lùn论frank and substantive remarks
- zōng综hé核míng名shí实verify name and reality
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Open the tool →Questions about 核
What does 核 mean in Chinese?
核 (hé) means “nucleus” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 核?
核 has 2 pronunciations: hé, hú.
How many strokes does 核 have?
核 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 核?
核 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 核?
The radical of 核 is 木, and 核 is a phono-semantic compound.