Writing
核 (hé) — how to say "core" in Chinese
核
Core; pit
noun
Character composition
核
core
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
苹果核
píngguǒ hé
apple core
Examples
核能是一种重要的能源。
Nuclear energy is an important source of energy.
这个苹果有核。
This apple has a pit.
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Frequently asked questions
Core in Chinese meaning
"core" in Chinese is 核 (hé).
What does 核 mean in English?
核 (hé) means "Core; pit".
How is 核 pronounced?
It is pronounced hé (written as he). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
He in Chinese character
It is written 核 and has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 核?
核 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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