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