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March 24, 2026
蝌kē(ke1)
The character 蝌 (kē) refers to a tadpole, which is an early developmental stage of frogs. It is commonly used in discussions about biology, nature, or environmental studies, especially when talking about amphibians or aquatic ecosystems.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, frogs and their life cycles are often associated with transformation and growth, reflecting broader themes in Chinese philosophy and literature about change and renewal.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small, wiggly tadpole in a pond. The character 蝌 resembles a tadpole swimming with its long tail. The sound 'kē' can be remembered by associating it with a 'k' sound, like a 'kick' in the water, emphasizing its movement.
Meanings of 蝌
kē(ke1)
1tadpole
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蝌Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a small, wiggly tadpole in a pond. The character 蝌 resembles a tadpole swimming with its long tail. The sound 'kē' can be remembered by associating it with a 'k' sound, like a 'kick' in the water, emphasizing its movement.
Usage Notes
When using 蝌, be mindful that it is primarily found in more scientific or educational contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation. A common collocation is 蝌蚪 (kēdǒu), which means 'tadpole' in a more specific sense.
HSK Study Tips
Though 蝌 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to nature words that learners might encounter at higher levels. Focus on recognizing it in context and learning related terms like 蝌蚪.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, frogs and their life cycles are often associated with transformation and growth, reflecting broader themes in Chinese philosophy and literature about change and renewal.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蝌 with 蝌蚪, mistakenly using 蝌 when they mean 'tadpole' in a detailed context. Correct usage would be 蝌蚪 for 'tadpole' in biological discussions.
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Cultural Notes for 蝌
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In Chinese culture, frogs and their life cycles are often associated with transformation and growth, reflecting broader themes in Chinese philosophy and literature about change and renewal.
Word Family of 蝌
Words Containing This Character2
蝌蚪tadpole
蝌kētadpole
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Compound Meaning
What does 蝌蚪 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 蝌
It is pronounced as 'kē'.
No, it's more common in scientific contexts or when discussing amphibians.
蝌 refers to the tadpole as a general term, while 蝌蚪 specifically means 'tadpole' in a more detailed context.
