HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
刻 — to carve
- Reading
- kè
- Meaning
- to carve; quarter (hour); moment
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
刻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is kè and it means to carve; quarter (hour); moment. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
刻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 刻 (quarter (hour); carve), 刻 (quarter hour, carve) and 时刻 (moment, constantly).
Chinese words containing 刻
Frequently asked questions
What does 刻 mean in Chinese?
刻 means to carve; quarter (hour); moment in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 刻 read?
刻 is read kè. Reading it inside real words — 刻 and 刻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 刻 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 刻 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 刻 in a word?
A common word containing 刻 is 刻 (kè) — "quarter (hour); carve". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 刻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 刻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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