棵
kē
Definitions
- 1. classifier for trees, cabbages, plants etc
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Character focus
Stroke order
12 strokes
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Only use 棵 for trees, plants, and vegetables like cabbage; do not use for small plants like grass (use 株) or for fruit on a tree.
Example Sentences
5 shown那 棵 树死了。
That tree died.
这 棵 树遮挡了阳光。
This tree shelters from the sunlight.
这 棵 树今年结了很多苹果。
This tree bore a lot of apples this year.
这 棵 树拱出了地面。
This tree is arching out of the ground.
这 棵 柏树很高。
This cypress tree is very tall.
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