How to pronounce ke in Chinese

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ke

ke in every tone

棵
kēT1

classifier for trees, cabbages, plants etc

渴
kěT3

thirsty

课
kèT4

subject; course

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Say it cleanly and hold the tone steady — the tone changes the meaning, so it is part of the word.

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