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