HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
管 — to manage
- Reading
- guǎn
- Meaning
- to manage; to control; tube; pipe
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
管 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is guǎn and it means to manage; to control; tube; pipe. 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.
管 appears in everyday chinese words such as 管 (manage, control, care), 管 (manage, control, pipe) and 不管 (no matter what).
Chinese words containing 管
Frequently asked questions
What does 管 mean in Chinese?
管 means to manage; to control; tube; pipe in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 管 read?
管 is read guǎn. Reading it inside real words — 管 and 管 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 管 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 管 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 管 in a word?
A common word containing 管 is 管 (guǎn) — "manage, control, care". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 管 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 管 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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