HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
宽 — wide
- Reading
- kuān
- Meaning
- wide; broad; lenient; relaxed
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
宽 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is kuān and it means wide; broad; lenient; relaxed. 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.
宽 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宽 (wide, broad), 宽 (wide, broad) and 宽度 (width, breadth).
Chinese words containing 宽
Frequently asked questions
What does 宽 mean in Chinese?
宽 means wide; broad; lenient; relaxed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 宽 read?
宽 is read kuān. Reading it inside real words — 宽 and 宽 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宽 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 宽 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宽 in a word?
A common word containing 宽 is 宽 (kuān) — "wide, broad". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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