脫殼 tuō ké

to shell; to remove the husk; to molt

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to shell
  2. 2. to remove the husk
  3. 3. to molt
  4. 4. to break out of an eggshell

Characters

Character Meaning
脫 tuō
to take off; to shed; to get away from
殼 ké
shell; also pr. ké; crust (earth's crust etc)