HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
概 — general
- Reading
- gài
- Meaning
- general; approximate
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
概 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is gài and it means general; approximate. 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.
概 appears in everyday chinese words such as 概 (general, approximate), 大概 (probably, approximate) and 概念 (concept, idea).
Chinese words containing 概
Frequently asked questions
What does 概 mean in Chinese?
概 means general; approximate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 概 read?
概 is read gài. Reading it inside real words — 概 and 大概 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 概 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 概 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 概 in a word?
A common word containing 概 is 概 (gài) — "general, approximate". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 概 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 概 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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