可 kě

(prefix) can; may; able to; -able; to approve; to permit; to suit; (particle used for emphasis) certainly; very; but; however

HSK 15 strokes

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可 · 5 strokes

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Phonetic-semantic compound⿻丁口

In this compound, the meaning comes from 丁 (vigorous); 口 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

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kě yǐcan

kě néngmight (happen)

kě shìbut; however

kě àiadorable

kě xīit is a pity

kě pàawful

kě jiànit can clearly be seen (that this is the case)

kě kàoreliable

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