HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
恳 — sincere
- Reading
- kěn
- Meaning
- sincere; earnest; to implore
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
恳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is kěn and it means sincere; earnest; to implore. 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.
恳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 恳切 (earnest, sincere), 恳求 (implore, entreat) and 诚恳 (sincere, earnest).
Chinese words containing 恳
Frequently asked questions
What does 恳 mean in Chinese?
恳 means sincere; earnest; to implore in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 恳 read?
恳 is read kěn. Reading it inside real words — 恳切 and 恳求 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恳 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 恳 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 恳 in a word?
A common word containing 恳 is 恳切 (kěn qiè) — "earnest, sincere". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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