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可kě · kěn

truly, indeed (emphatic particle). 5 strokes, radical 口, first met in HSK 2.

Pinyin kě · kěnStrokes 5Radical 口Band HSK 2Words 14

What 可 is made of

丁 (dīng, male adult) and 口 (kǒu, mouth).

丁 carries the meaning — vigorous — and 口 carries the sound.

How to write 可

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Words that use 可

可(kě)	truly, indeed (emphatic particle) 用在句中加强语气，表示情况确实如此邻居愿意领养，这可真令人欣慰。The neighbor's willingness to adopt it truly warmed everyone's heart. Lesson 448, 和乐致祥 · 文武兼修与科学攻坚 · Cultural Elegance & Scientific Frontiers
可(kě)爱(ài)	cute, adorable 样子讨人喜欢，让人喜爱这只小猫的样子十分可爱。This little kitten looks so adorable. Lesson 44, 可爱的猫 · 登高致远与文辞璀璨 · Broad Perspectives & Literary Radiance
可(kěn)能(éng)	possible, maybe 有一定发生的机会，但还不确定明天可能会下很大的雨。It's possible that it will rain very heavily tomorrow. Lesson 44, 可爱的猫 · 登高致远与文辞璀璨 · Broad Perspectives & Literary Radiance
可(kě)怕(pà)	frightening, dreadful 让人感到害怕、恐惧这场风暴一点也不可怕。This storm isn't frightening at all. Lesson 44, 可爱的猫 · 登高致远与文辞璀璨 · Broad Perspectives & Literary Radiance
可(kě)是(shì)	but, however 用来连接意思相反的两句话道路很坎坷，可是他没有放弃。The road was rough, but he didn't give up. Lesson 44, 可爱的猫 · 登高致远与文辞璀璨 · Broad Perspectives & Literary Radiance
可(kě)以(yǐ)	can, may 表示有能力或被允许做某事我们完全可以克服难关。We can completely overcome this difficulty. Lesson 44, 可爱的猫 · 登高致远与文辞璀璨 · Broad Perspectives & Literary Radiance
可(kě)乐(lè)	cola 一种带气泡的甜味黑色饮料孩子们欢喜地喝着冰镇可乐。The children happily sipped their chilled cola. Lesson 181, 举杯欢聚与节日美馔 · 节日民俗与礼尚往来 · Festivals, Folk Traditions & Social Courtesies
可(kě)靠(kào)	reliable 让人放心，值得信任这套水利设施十分可靠，从不出故障。This irrigation system is highly reliable and never breaks down. Lesson 204, 春耕夏耘与克服艰辛 · 乡村农业与田园风光 · Rural Agriculture, Countryside Life & Harvest Seasons
认(rèn)可(kě)	to give approval 同意某个说法或做法是对的全体人员一致认可了这个新方案。Everyone sign off on the new proposal unanimously. Lesson 211, 组织建设与人才选拔 · 领导决策与组织考核 · Leadership Strategy, Civic Governance & Administrative Evaluation
可(kě)见(jiàn)	it is evident that 从情况可以看出，事情很明显大家彼此谦让，可见胸襟宽广。Everyone yields to each other; it is clear that their hearts are broad and generous. Lesson 305, 广阔天地与谦逊笃行 · 镜里乾坤与天地广厦 · Reflections, Pastoral Havens & Broad Horizons

and 4 more in the catalogue.

Characters that share the sound part 口

Written with the same phonetic, so their readings tend to rhyme with each other.

否fǒu 扣kòu

Characters that contain 可

河hé 奇qí 何hé 阿ā 哥gē

More characters with the radical 口

All 78 of them, and what the radical means, on the 口 radical page.