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Uncommon
Ke
kŭ
Ke (name) means a Chinese surname. Example: “Ke is a fairly uncommon surname compared with Wang or Li.”
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A Chinese surname.
"Ke is a fairly uncommon surname compared with Wang or Li."
How to use Ke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Chinese surname, romanized from Mandarin.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Kes
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_____ is a fairly uncommon surname compared with Wang or Li.
Etymology
From the Chinese surname 柯 (Kē).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Ke” mean?
The word “Ke” means a Chinese surname. In plain terms, a Chinese surname, romanized from Mandarin.
How do you pronounce “Ke”?
“Ke” is pronounced kŭ.
How do you use “Ke” in a sentence?
Here is “Ke” used in a sentence: “Ke is a fairly uncommon surname compared with Wang or Li.”
What part of speech is “Ke”?
“Ke” is a name.
Where does the word “Ke” come from?
The word “Ke” comes from Chinese. From the Chinese surname 柯 (Kē).
Is “Ke” a common word?
“Ke” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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