刻
carve; time unit; harsh; deep
Meanings
7 senses · 17 examplesverb
to carve; engrave
Commonly used for creating text or patterns on hard materials.
He carved his name on the stone tablet.
This shop specializes in making custom seals.
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Ancient craftsmen would inscribe inscriptions on bronze vessels.
She carved a small flower pattern onto the wood with a pencil knife.
This engraved stone work showcases the calligraphy style of the Han Dynasty.
noun
ancient time unit
formalAn obsolete traditional time measurement unit, now only used in historical contexts.
In ancient times, a day was divided into one hundred ke.
The water clock was a tool used by ancient people to measure time.
noun
modern time unit
informalA common modern informal time unit used in daily conversation.
We're going to miss the 5:15 PM train.
The meeting will start at 10:45.
noun
moment; point in time
formalUsed in fixed phrases to refer to a specific point in time.
In an instant, the rain poured down in buckets.
Rush to the scene right now!
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At this very moment, I finally understood his good intentions.
adjective
deep; intense; extreme
Used to describe a high degree of a feeling, action, or state.
He put in arduous efforts to complete the project.
This mountain village retains extremely ancient customs.
adjective
harsh; unkind; mean
Used to describe a person's words or behavior as unkind and unforgiving.
He always speaks in a sharp, unkind way that makes people uncomfortable.
The boss's overly harsh demands on employees led many to quit.
verb
same as 克2
An alternative form of the character 克, with the same core meanings including overcoming, restraining, and allowing.
He overcame many difficulties and finally completed his studies.