HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
咖 — coffee (loanword)
- Reading
- kā
- Meaning
- coffee (loanword); curry (loanword)
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
咖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is kā and it means coffee (loanword); curry (loanword). 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.
咖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 咖啡 (coffee).
Chinese words containing 咖
Frequently asked questions
What does 咖 mean in Chinese?
咖 means coffee (loanword); curry (loanword) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 咖 read?
咖 is read kā. Reading it inside real words — 咖啡 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 咖 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 咖 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 咖 in a word?
A common word containing 咖 is 咖啡 (kāfēi) — "coffee". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 咖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 咖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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