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