Senses
克 variants: 剋, 尅 to overcome
To subdue, conquer, defeat, or restrain
克 variants: 剋, 尅 to set
To set or fix a time limit, such as a date or deadline
克 variants: 剋 to deduct
To cut back on or embezzle part of what is due, often regarding money or rations
克 variants: 剋, 尅 to scold
(colloquial) To reprimand or tell someone off
克 variants: 剋, 尅 to be able to
(formal) To be able to or capable of (often used in the negative 不克 )
克 variants: 剋, 尅 to digest
To digest (food)
克/ 剋 Ke
Ke, seventh of the legendary Flame Emperors descended from 神农
剋 to scold
to reprimand or scold; to criticize someone harshly
剋 to beat
to beat or hit someone; to get into a physical fight