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