HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
侃 — chat
- Reading
- kǎn
- Meaning
- chat; talk big
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
侃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is kǎn and it means chat; talk big. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
侃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 调侃 (ridicule, tease) and 侃侃而谈 (talk eloquently).
Chinese words containing 侃
Frequently asked questions
What does 侃 mean in Chinese?
侃 means chat; talk big in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 侃 read?
侃 is read kǎn. Reading it inside real words — 调侃 and 侃侃而谈 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 侃 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 侃 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 侃 in a word?
A common word containing 侃 is 调侃 (tiáokǎn) — "ridicule, tease". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 侃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 侃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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