HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
跟 — to follow
- Reading
- gēn
- Meaning
- to follow; with; and
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
跟 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is gēn and it means to follow; with; and. 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.
跟 appears in everyday chinese words such as 跟 (with, follow), 跟 (with, follow, heel) and 跟前 (in front of).
Chinese words containing 跟
Frequently asked questions
What does 跟 mean in Chinese?
跟 means to follow; with; and in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 跟 read?
跟 is read gēn. Reading it inside real words — 跟 and 跟 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 跟 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 跟 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 跟 in a word?
A common word containing 跟 is 跟 (gēn) — "with, follow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 跟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 跟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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