汉Chaim Learning Center
Everyday characterSound

河

hé

river

Frequency
#574Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

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How it is built

氵waterMeaning可kěcan; maySound河river

可 kě gives an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

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  1. 1
    丁dīngnail; cube; a surnameSound口mouthMeaning可can; may
  2. 2
    氵waterMeaning可kěcan; maySound河river

Sound family of 可

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 1

  • 黄河Huáng HéYellow RiverHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 0

No sentence uses 河 yet.