HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
贯 — to pierce
- Reading
- guàn
- Meaning
- to pierce; to penetrate; to pass through; to string together; to link up; to be consistent; consistent; (a measure word for coins)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
贯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is guàn and it means to pierce; to penetrate; to pass through; to string together; to link up; to be consistent; consistent; (a measure word for coins). 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.
贯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 一贯 (consistent, persistent), 籍贯 (native place, birthplace) and 贯彻 (carry out, implement).
Chinese words containing 贯
Frequently asked questions
What does 贯 mean in Chinese?
贯 means to pierce; to penetrate; to pass through; to string together; to link up; to be consistent; consistent; (a measure word for coins) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 贯 read?
贯 is read guàn. Reading it inside real words — 一贯 and 籍贯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 贯 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 贯 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 贯 in a word?
A common word containing 贯 is 一贯 (yī guàn) — "consistent, persistent". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 贯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 贯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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