HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
刚 — just
- Reading
- gāng
- Meaning
- just; firm; strong
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
刚 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is gāng and it means just; firm; strong. 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.
刚 appears in everyday chinese words such as 刚 (just, just now), 刚刚 (just, a moment ago) and 刚才 (just now, a moment ago).
Chinese words containing 刚
Frequently asked questions
What does 刚 mean in Chinese?
刚 means just; firm; strong in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 刚 read?
刚 is read gāng. Reading it inside real words — 刚 and 刚刚 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 刚 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 刚 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 刚 in a word?
A common word containing 刚 is 刚 (gāng) — "just, just now". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 刚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 刚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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