HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
块 — piece
- Reading
- kuài
- Meaning
- piece; lump; (measure word for money)
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
块 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is kuài and it means piece; lump; (measure word for money). 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.
块 appears in everyday chinese words such as 块 (lump, yuan), 板块 (block, plate, section) and 一块儿 (together).
Chinese words containing 块
Frequently asked questions
What does 块 mean in Chinese?
块 means piece; lump; (measure word for money) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 块 read?
块 is read kuài. Reading it inside real words — 块 and 板块 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 块 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 块 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 块 in a word?
A common word containing 块 is 块 (kuài) — "lump, yuan". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 块 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 块 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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