嗑

kè · ke

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. to crack (seeds) between one's teeth

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2 examples
01

他(tā)们(men)一(yì)边(biān)嗑(kè)香(xiāng)瓜(guā)子(zǐ),一(yì)边(biān)打(dǎ)牌(pái)。

They eat sunflower seeds while playing cards.

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02

奶(nǎi)奶(nai)喜(xǐ)欢(huan)坐(zuò)在(zài)门(mén)口(kǒu)嗑(kè)瓜(guā)子(zǐ)。

Grandma likes to sit at the doorway cracking sunflower seeds.

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