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