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
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 渴
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 渴 | kě | thirsty | HSK 2 |
| 渴 | kě | thirsty | HSK 3 |
| 渴望 | kě wàng | to thirst for; to long for | HSK 6 |
| 望梅止渴 | wàng méi zhǐ kě | false comfort; vain hope | Idioms |
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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