HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi

卡

卡 — card, block, stuck

Reading
kǎ
Meaning
card, block, stuck
HSK level
HSK 3
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

卡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is kǎ and it means card, block, stuck. 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.

卡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 卡 (card; block), 卡 (card, jam, stuck) and 卡片 (card).

Chinese words containing 卡

Frequently asked questions

What does 卡 mean in Chinese?

卡 means card, block, stuck in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 卡 read?

卡 is read kǎ. Reading it inside real words — 卡 and 卡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 卡 — is it HSK 3?

Yes. 卡 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 卡 in a word?

A common word containing 卡 is 卡 (kǎ) — "card; block". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 卡 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 卡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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