HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
兼 — double
- Reading
- jiān
- Meaning
- double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (posts); concurrently; and; in addition; (used to link two nouns or verbs)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
兼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiān and it means double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (posts); concurrently; and; in addition; (used to link two nouns or verbs). 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.
兼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 兼 (hold two posts), 兼职 (part-time job) and 兼任 (hold concurrent posts).
Chinese words containing 兼
Frequently asked questions
What does 兼 mean in Chinese?
兼 means double; twice; simultaneous; holding two or more (posts); concurrently; and; in addition; (used to link two nouns or verbs) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 兼 read?
兼 is read jiān. Reading it inside real words — 兼 and 兼职 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兼 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 兼 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 兼 in a word?
A common word containing 兼 is 兼 (jiān) — "hold two posts". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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