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