HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
敢 — to dare
- Reading
- gǎn
- Meaning
- to dare; to have the courage to
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
敢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is gǎn and it means to dare; to have the courage to. 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.
敢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 敢 (dare), 勇敢 (brave, courageous) and 敢于 (dare to, have courage).
Chinese words containing 敢
Frequently asked questions
What does 敢 mean in Chinese?
敢 means to dare; to have the courage to in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 敢 read?
敢 is read gǎn. Reading it inside real words — 敢 and 勇敢 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 敢 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 敢 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 敢 in a word?
A common word containing 敢 is 敢 (gǎn) — "dare". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 敢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 敢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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