HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
课 — lesson
- Reading
- kè
- Meaning
- lesson; class
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
课 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is kè and it means lesson; class. 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.
课 appears in everyday chinese words such as 课 (class, lesson), 上课 (attend class, go to class) and 下课 (finish class, get out of class).
Chinese words containing 课
Frequently asked questions
What does 课 mean in Chinese?
课 means lesson; class in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 课 read?
课 is read kè. Reading it inside real words — 课 and 上课 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 课 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 课 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 课 in a word?
A common word containing 课 is 课 (kè) — "class, lesson". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 课 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 课 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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