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