Everyday characterSound
可
kě
can; may
- Frequency
- #30Estimated
- HSK
- Level 2Estimated
Stroke order
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How it is built
丁 dīng gave an old sound; 口 a mouth saying yes
Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.
Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.
Sound family of 丁
Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.
可 gives the sound in
Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.
Built from 可 4
Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.
Words 3
Sentences 2
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