HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
堪 — can
- Reading
- kān
- Meaning
- can; may; be able to bear
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
堪 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is kān and it means can; may; be able to bear. 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.
堪 appears in everyday chinese words such as 不堪 (cannot bear, unbearable), 堪称 (can be called) and 难堪 (embarrassed, awkward).
Chinese words containing 堪
Frequently asked questions
What does 堪 mean in Chinese?
堪 means can; may; be able to bear in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 堪 read?
堪 is read kān. Reading it inside real words — 不堪 and 堪称 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 堪 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 堪 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 堪 in a word?
A common word containing 堪 is 不堪 (bù kān) — "cannot bear, unbearable". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 堪 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 堪 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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