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覈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
to investigate, to examine; to considerx, 19 strokes, radical 覀, Very Hard
(he2) T2
  1. 1to investigate, to examine; to consider
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March 24, 2026

(he2)

The character 覈 (hé) means to investigate, examine, or consider something closely. It is often used in contexts where careful scrutiny or detailed consideration is required, such as in academic research or analytical discussions.

Strokes19RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of investigation and examination is often linked to scholarly pursuits, particularly in Confucianism, where deep understanding and thorough consideration of texts and ideas are highly valued.

Memory Tip

Imagine a detective (the radical '見' meaning 'to see') using a magnifying glass to closely examine a clue. The character 覈 looks like a person peering deeply into something, which helps you remember its meaning of investigation and consideration, pronounced as 'hé'.

Meanings of 覈

(he2)
1to investigate, to examine; to consider
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About 覈

Simplified
19Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 覈

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a detective (the radical '見' meaning 'to see') using a magnifying glass to closely examine a clue. The character 覈 looks like a person peering deeply into something, which helps you remember its meaning of investigation and consideration, pronounced as 'hé'.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 覈 (hé) with similar-sounding words like 核 (hé), which means 'nucleus' or 'core'. This word is more formal and is often used in written contexts rather than in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 覈 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its components can help learners familiarize themselves with characters involving sight and examination. Focus on recognizing it in texts related to investigation or research.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of investigation and examination is often linked to scholarly pursuits, particularly in Confucianism, where deep understanding and thorough consideration of texts and ideas are highly valued.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 覈 with other characters that have similar meanings, such as 查 (chá), which means 'to check'. Remember that 覈 implies a deeper level of investigation compared to simply checking.

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Pronunciation of 覈

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Etymology of 覈

Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 木 represents the meaning and 亥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 覈.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 覈?

Decomposition of 覈

IDS Structure⿱覀敫
Full Character
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xi1
top
jiao3
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 覈?

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Cultural Notes for 覈

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of investigation and examination is often linked to scholarly pursuits, particularly in Confucianism, where deep understanding and thorough consideration of texts and ideas are highly valued.

Word Family of 覈

Words Containing This Character20
核心héxīncore
pit
核弹nuclear warhead核彈
考核kǎohéto examine
核武器héwǔqìnuclear weapon
审核shěnhéto audit審核
核实héshíto verify核實
核磁共振nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
核对héduìto check核對
核查to examine
核桃hétaowalnut
核算to calculate
核电站hédiànzhànnuclear power plant核電站
核准to authorize
核能hénéngnuclear energy
肺结核TB肺結核
核子nuclear
结核tuberculosis結核
核定to audit and determine
内核kernel (computer science)內核
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Compound Meaning

What does 核心 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 覈

It is pronounced as 'hé', with a rising tone.