HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
勘 — investigate
- Reading
- kān
- Meaning
- investigate; survey; proofread
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
勘 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is kān and it means investigate; survey; proofread. 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.
勘 appears in everyday chinese words such as 勘探 (explore, prospect).
Chinese words containing 勘
Frequently asked questions
What does 勘 mean in Chinese?
勘 means investigate; survey; proofread in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 勘 read?
勘 is read kān. Reading it inside real words — 勘探 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勘 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 勘 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勘 in a word?
A common word containing 勘 is 勘探 (kān tàn) — "explore, prospect". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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