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