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