肯

The Chinese character 肯 (kěn) is composed of two parts: the radical 言 (yán), which means "speech" or "language," and the phonetic component 艮 (gěn), which has the sound "kěn." The character 肯 originally meant "to speak" or "to say," but over time it has come to mean "to be willing" or "to agree."The character 肯 is often used in combination with other characters to form words and phrases. For example, the word 肯德基 (kěndéjī) means "Kentucky Fried Chicken," and the phrase 我很乐意 (wǒ hěn lèyì) means "I am very happy to."The character 肯 is also used in Chinese idioms and proverbs. For example, the idiom 肯吃苦中苦，方为人上人 (kěn chī kǔ zhōng kǔ, fāng wéi rén shàng rén) means "If you want to be successful, you must be willing to endure hardship."The character 肯 is a common character in Chinese, and it is important for HSK learners to understand its meaning and usage. By understanding the etymology of the character 肯, learners can better understand its meaning and how it is used in Chinese.