HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
慨 — generous
- Reading
- kǎi
- Meaning
- generous; indignant; to sigh with emotion
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
慨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is kǎi and it means generous; indignant; to sigh with emotion. 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.
慨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 感慨 (sigh with emotion) and 慷慨 (generous, liberal).
Chinese words containing 慨
Frequently asked questions
What does 慨 mean in Chinese?
慨 means generous; indignant; to sigh with emotion in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 慨 read?
慨 is read kǎi. Reading it inside real words — 感慨 and 慷慨 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 慨 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 慨 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 慨 in a word?
A common word containing 慨 is 感慨 (gǎnkǎi) — "sigh with emotion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 慨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 慨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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