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