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

请读取温度计上的刻度。

Qǐng dúqǔ wēndùjì shàng de kèdù.

Please read the scale on the thermometer.

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