HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
甘 — sweet
- Reading
- gān
- Meaning
- sweet; willing
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
甘 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is gān and it means sweet; willing. 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.
甘 appears in everyday chinese words such as 甘心 (be content, be willing), 心甘情愿 (willingly, gladly) and 苦尽甘来 (bitterness ends, sweetness begins).
Chinese words containing 甘
Frequently asked questions
What does 甘 mean in Chinese?
甘 means sweet; willing in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 甘 read?
甘 is read gān. Reading it inside real words — 甘心 and 心甘情愿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 甘 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 甘 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 甘 in a word?
A common word containing 甘 is 甘心 (gānxīn) — "be content, be willing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 甘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 甘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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