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