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