HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
克 — gram
- Reading
- kè
- Meaning
- gram; to overcome; to restrain
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
克 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is kè and it means gram; to overcome; to restrain. 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.
克 appears in everyday chinese words such as 克 (gram), 千克 (kilogram) and 克服 (overcome, conquer).
Chinese words containing 克
Frequently asked questions
What does 克 mean in Chinese?
克 means gram; to overcome; to restrain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 克 read?
克 is read kè. Reading it inside real words — 克 and 千克 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 克 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 克 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 克 in a word?
A common word containing 克 is 克 (kè) — "gram". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 克 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 克 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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