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