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