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