HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
干 — to do
- Reading
- gàn
- Meaning
- to do; dry
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
干 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is gàn and it means to do; dry. 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.
干 appears in everyday chinese words such as 干 (do, work), 干 (dry, do) and 干 (dry, do, work).
Chinese words containing 干
Frequently asked questions
What does 干 mean in Chinese?
干 means to do; dry in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 干 read?
干 is read gàn. Reading it inside real words — 干 and 干 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 干 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 干 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 干 in a word?
A common word containing 干 is 干 (gàn) — "do, work". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 干 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 干 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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