HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
钢 — steel
- Reading
- gāng
- Meaning
- steel
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
钢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is gāng and it means steel. 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.
钢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 钢琴 (piano), 钢笔 (fountain pen) and 钢铁 (steel).
Chinese words containing 钢
Frequently asked questions
What does 钢 mean in Chinese?
钢 means steel in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 钢 read?
钢 is read gāng. Reading it inside real words — 钢琴 and 钢笔 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 钢 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 钢 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 钢 in a word?
A common word containing 钢 is 钢琴 (gāngqín) — "piano". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 钢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 钢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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