what · Character component

what, why, where, which, how

Variant of 何

曷 at a glance

Meaning
what
Strokes
9
Characters
16
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 曷 (15 of 16)

HSK 3 · 1

HSK 5 · 1

HSK 6 · 3

Beyond HSK · 10

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 曷 mean?

曷 means "what". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 曷?

16 characters in this dictionary contain 曷, including ones at HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 曷 have?

曷 is written in 9 strokes.