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