刻度

kèdù

noun #28,816

Meanings

1 graduated scale
2 calibration mark
3 scale marking

Characters

to carve; to engrave; a quarter hour

degree; measure; scale

Examples

HSK 7-9

请读取温度计上的刻度。

Qǐng dúqǔ wēndùjì shàng de kèdù.

Please read the scale on the thermometer.

HSK 7-9

这个量杯的刻度很清晰。

Zhège liàngbēi de kèdù hěn qīngxī.

The scale markings on this measuring cup are very clear.

Tips

memory

刻 means to engrave or carve - scale marks were historically carved into measuring instruments. 度 means degree or measurement. Together: carved degree markers.

Stroke Order

刻 kè

度 dù