HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
吭 — to utter (a sound)
- Reading
- kēng
- Meaning
- to utter (a sound); throat
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
吭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is kēng and it means to utter (a sound); throat. 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.
吭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 一声不吭 (not utter a sound).
Chinese words containing 吭
Frequently asked questions
What does 吭 mean in Chinese?
吭 means to utter (a sound); throat in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 吭 read?
吭 is read kēng. Reading it inside real words — 一声不吭 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吭 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 吭 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 吭 in a word?
A common word containing 吭 is 一声不吭 (yī shēng bù kēng) — "not utter a sound". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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