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