HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
科 — branch of study
- Reading
- kē
- Meaning
- branch of study; science; department
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
科 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is kē and it means branch of study; science; department. 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.
科 appears in everyday chinese words such as 科 (branch of study, division), 本科 (undergraduate course) and 科学 (science, scientific).
Chinese words containing 科
Frequently asked questions
What does 科 mean in Chinese?
科 means branch of study; science; department in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 科 read?
科 is read kē. Reading it inside real words — 科 and 本科 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 科 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 科 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 科 in a word?
A common word containing 科 is 科 (kē) — "branch of study, division". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 科 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 科 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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