How to Write 颗粒 (kē)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 颗粒
The character 颗粒 (Traditional: 顆) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Classifier for small round items". In our Level 3 curriculum, we focus on the 17-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Classifiers & Measure Words, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 颗粒 is built on the radical Array. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Array
Example Sentence
Simplified: 这些药物通常制成颗粒状以方便服用。
Zhèxiē yàowù tōngcháng zhìchéng kēlìzhuàng yǐ fāngbiàn fúyòng.
Traditional: 這些藥物通常製成顆粒狀以方便服用。
Ze1 se1 joek6 mat6 tung1 soeng4 zai3 sing4 fo2 lap1 zong6 ji5 fong1 bin6 fuk6 jung6.
"These medicines are usually made into granular form for easy consumption."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as kē. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is fo2. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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