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