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