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