HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
刊 — to publish
- Reading
- kān
- Meaning
- to publish; to print; publication; periodical
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
刊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is kān and it means to publish; to print; publication; periodical. 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.
刊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 报刊 (newspapers and periodicals), 刊物 (periodical, publication) and 刊登 (publish, carry (a story)).
Chinese words containing 刊
Frequently asked questions
What does 刊 mean in Chinese?
刊 means to publish; to print; publication; periodical in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 刊 read?
刊 is read kān. Reading it inside real words — 报刊 and 刊物 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 刊 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 刊 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 刊 in a word?
A common word containing 刊 is 报刊 (bàokān) — "newspapers and periodicals". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 刊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 刊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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