HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
困 — to be sleepy
- Reading
- kùn
- Meaning
- to be sleepy; to be tired; to be trapped
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
困 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is kùn and it means to be sleepy; to be tired; to be trapped. 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.
困 appears in everyday chinese words such as 困 (sleepy, tired), 困 (sleepy; trapped) and 困难 (difficulty, difficult).
Chinese words containing 困
Frequently asked questions
What does 困 mean in Chinese?
困 means to be sleepy; to be tired; to be trapped in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 困 read?
困 is read kùn. Reading it inside real words — 困 and 困 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 困 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 困 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 困 in a word?
A common word containing 困 is 困 (kùn) — "sleepy, tired". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 困 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 困 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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