HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
可 — can
- Reading
- kě
- Meaning
- can; may; able to
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
可 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is kě and it means can; may; able to. 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.
可 appears in everyday chinese words such as 可 (can; may), 可 (can, may, able) and 可以 (can, may).
Chinese words containing 可
Frequently asked questions
What does 可 mean in Chinese?
可 means can; may; able to in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 可 read?
可 is read kě. Reading it inside real words — 可 and 可 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 可 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 可 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 可 in a word?
A common word containing 可 is 可 (kě) — "can; may". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 可 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 可 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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