Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

to agree; to consent; to be ready (to do sth); willing

Chinese: 答应、同意。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “ken” becomes a different word in each tone. 肯 is the 3rd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 肯定kěn dìngto be certain; to be positive; assuredly; definitely
  • 宁肯nìng kěnwould rather...; it would be better...; would prefer
  • 中肯zhòng kěnpertinent; apropos
  • 首肯shǒu kěnto give a nod of approval
  • 肯定句kěn dìng jùaffirmative sentence

Example Sentence

他肯定能通过这次考试。Tā kěn dìng néng tōng guò zhè cì kǎo shì.He will certainly pass this exam.

he肯定kěn dìngto be certainnéngcan通过tōng guòto pass throughzhèthisnext in sequence考试kǎo shìto take an exam