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