HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
靠 — lean on
- Reading
- kào
- Meaning
- lean on; rely on; near
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
靠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is kào and it means lean on; rely on; near. 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.
靠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 靠 (lean on, depend on), 依靠 (rely on, depend on) and 可靠 (reliable, trustworthy).
Chinese words containing 靠
Frequently asked questions
What does 靠 mean in Chinese?
靠 means lean on; rely on; near in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 靠 read?
靠 is read kào. Reading it inside real words — 靠 and 依靠 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 靠 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 靠 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 靠 in a word?
A common word containing 靠 is 靠 (kào) — "lean on, depend on". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 靠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 靠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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