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