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