HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
夸 — to praise, to boast
- Reading
- kuā
- Meaning
- to praise, to boast
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
夸 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is kuā and it means to praise, to boast. 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.
夸 appears in everyday chinese words such as 夸 (to praise, to exaggerate), 夸奖 (to praise, to commend) and 夸张 (to exaggerate, exaggerated).
Chinese words containing 夸
Frequently asked questions
What does 夸 mean in Chinese?
夸 means to praise, to boast in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 夸 read?
夸 is read kuā. Reading it inside real words — 夸 and 夸奖 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夸 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 夸 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夸 in a word?
A common word containing 夸 is 夸 (kuā) — "to praise, to exaggerate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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