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壳

殼
ké
#1,934 most
frequent character
shell
noun

Example Sentences

海龟的壳非常坚固。
hǎiguī de ké fēicháng jiāngù 。
The shell of a sea turtle is very strong.
这个蛋壳是薄的,非常易碎。
zhègè dànké shì báo de , fēicháng yìsuì 。
This eggshell is thin and very fragile.
很多动物都有自己的保护壳。
hěnduō dòngwù dūyǒu zìjǐ de bǎohù ké 。
Many animals have their own protective shells.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

外壳wàiké
outer shell
Refers to the external layer of protection, often used in a more technical context.
壳体kétǐ
shell body
A more formal term often used in scientific contexts.

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Same Characters, Different Readings

壳qiào
variant of 殼|壳[qiao4]
壳qiào
(bound form) shell, Taiwan pr. [ke2]