HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
扩 — to expand
- Reading
- kuò
- Meaning
- to expand; to enlarge
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
扩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is kuò and it means to expand; to enlarge. 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.
扩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 扩 (expand, enlarge), 扩大 (enlarge, expand) and 扩展 (to expand, to extend).
Chinese words containing 扩
Frequently asked questions
What does 扩 mean in Chinese?
扩 means to expand; to enlarge in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 扩 read?
扩 is read kuò. Reading it inside real words — 扩 and 扩大 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 扩 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 扩 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 扩 in a word?
A common word containing 扩 is 扩 (kuò) — "expand, enlarge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 扩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 扩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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