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