HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
冠 — hat
- Reading
- guān
- Meaning
- hat; crown; cap
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
冠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is guān and it means hat; crown; cap. 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.
冠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 冠军 (champion) and 夺冠 (win championship).
Chinese words containing 冠
Frequently asked questions
What does 冠 mean in Chinese?
冠 means hat; crown; cap in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 冠 read?
冠 is read guān. Reading it inside real words — 冠军 and 夺冠 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 冠 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 冠 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 冠 in a word?
A common word containing 冠 is 冠军 (guàn jūn) — "champion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 冠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 冠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 5 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free