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