HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
讲 — to speak
- Reading
- jiǎng
- Meaning
- to speak; to explain
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
讲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiǎng and it means to speak; to explain. 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.
讲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 讲 (speak, explain), 演讲 (to give a speech) and 讲座 (lecture, course).
Chinese words containing 讲
Frequently asked questions
What does 讲 mean in Chinese?
讲 means to speak; to explain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 讲 read?
讲 is read jiǎng. Reading it inside real words — 讲 and 演讲 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 讲 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 讲 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 讲 in a word?
A common word containing 讲 is 讲 (jiǎng) — "speak, explain". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 讲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 讲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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