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How to write 渴 (kě)

渴 has 12 strokes and means “thirsty” — it first appears in HSK 2. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.

Practise writing 渴

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Words that contain 渴

WordPinyinMeaningList
渴kěthirstyHSK 2
渴kěthirstyHSK 3
渴望kě wàngto thirst for; to long forHSK 6
望梅止渴wàng méi zhǐ kěfalse comfort; vain hopeIdioms

Stroke order for 渴

Write 渴 in 12 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.

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