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March 24, 2026
軻kē(ke1)
The character 軻 (kē) refers to an axle, which is a crucial component in vehicles that allows wheels to rotate. It is commonly used in contexts related to transportation, machinery, and engineering, highlighting its significance in mechanics and stability.
Strokes12Radical車Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, ox-drawn carts were common, and the axle was a vital part of these vehicles, highlighting its importance in agricultural and trade practices. Understanding this character can provide insights into traditional Chinese transportation methods.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant car with a huge axle that holds the wheels together, making it possible for the car to move. The character 軻 resembles a large wheel (the top part) with a sturdy support (the bottom part), emphasizing its role in mobility and support.
Meanings of 軻
kē(ke1)
1axle
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軻Simplified
12Strokes
車Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant car with a huge axle that holds the wheels together, making it possible for the car to move. The character 軻 resembles a large wheel (the top part) with a sturdy support (the bottom part), emphasizing its role in mobility and support.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing this character with similar-looking ones or using it in informal contexts where a simpler term would suffice. It's primarily used in technical or formal settings, especially in engineering discussions about vehicles.
HSK Study Tips
Though not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding 軻 can help students connect with other mechanical terms. Focus on related words in the transportation field to build a more comprehensive vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In ancient China, ox-drawn carts were common, and the axle was a vital part of these vehicles, highlighting its importance in agricultural and trade practices. Understanding this character can provide insights into traditional Chinese transportation methods.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 軻 with other characters that have similar components, leading to mispronunciation or incorrect context. For example, using 軻 when referring to a wheel (轮, lún) is incorrect; it specifically denotes the axle.
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Cultural Notes for 軻
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In ancient China, ox-drawn carts were common, and the axle was a vital part of these vehicles, highlighting its importance in agricultural and trade practices. Understanding this character can provide insights into traditional Chinese transportation methods.
Word Family of 軻
Words Containing This Character3
荆轲Jing Ke (-227 BC), celebrated in verse and fiction as would-be assassin of King Ying Zheng of Qin 秦嬴政 (later the First Emperor 秦始皇)荊軻
