kēi HSK2

to beat

Senses

variants: 剋, 尅 to overcome

To subdue, conquer, defeat, or restrain

variants: 剋, 尅 to set

To set or fix a time limit, such as a date or deadline

variants: 剋 to deduct

To cut back on or embezzle part of what is due, often regarding money or rations

kēi variants: 剋, 尅 to scold

(colloquial) To reprimand or tell someone off

variants: 剋, 尅 to be able to

(formal) To be able to or capable of (often used in the negative 不克 bù​kè)

variants: 剋, 尅 to digest

To digest (food)

/ 剋 Ke

Ke, seventh of the legendary Flame Emperors descended from 神农 shén​nóng

kēi to scold

to reprimand or scold; to criticize someone harshly

kēi to beat

to beat or hit someone; to get into a physical fight

References

variant 剋/剋 克/克