Character Animation

Character: 殼

Pinyin: ké (ke2)

Meaning: (coll.) shell (of an egg, nut, crab etc) / case; casing; housing (of a machine or device)

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "殼" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: ké

Same Radical (6)

Radical: 殳