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