HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
刊
kān
to publish
HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
刊
kān
publication
HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
刊
kān
periodical
HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
刊
kān
to peel with a knife
HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
刊
kān
to carve
HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
刊
kān
to amend
HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
刊
kān
old variant of 刊[kān]
HSK 6, zg, 5 strokes, radical 刂, rank #18661, Hard
kān(kan1) T1
1to print
2to publish
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March 24, 2026
刊kān(kan1)
刊 (kān) refers to the act of printing or publishing, specifically in the context of periodicals or magazines. It can also mean to peel or carve something with a knife, but this usage is less common in modern contexts. Typically, it is used in phrases related to literary or media publications.
Strokes5Radical刂Frequency#18661DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, periodicals and magazines play a significant role in disseminating information and culture, often featuring local and national news, literature, and arts. 刊 is commonly seen in the names of various publications, emphasizing its importance in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Think of 刊 (kān) as a 'can' of printed materials. The character has a knife radical (刀) on the left, symbolizing the act of cutting or carving, while the right side resembles a simplified form of a page being published. Imagine a can of magazines being opened to reveal its contents.
Meanings of 刊
kān(kan1)
1to print
2to publish
Exercise 1 of 2
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About 刊
刊Simplified
5Strokes
刂Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#18661Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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Quick Contrast
杂志 (zá zhì) - use 刊 when referring to the act of publishing or printing, while 杂志 specifically refers to a magazine as a noun.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 刊 (kān) as a 'can' of printed materials. The character has a knife radical (刀) on the left, symbolizing the act of cutting or carving, while the right side resembles a simplified form of a page being published. Imagine a can of magazines being opened to reveal its contents.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 刊 in formal contexts, particularly when discussing publications. It often appears in compound words like '杂志刊' (magazine) or '期刊' (periodical), which learners should familiarize themselves with. A common mistake is confusing 刊 with the similar-sounding 刊 (kān) used in different contexts.
HSK Study Tips
Although 刊 is not an HSK level word, it connects with other words related to publishing, such as 出版 (chūbǎn, to publish) and 书 (shū, book). Students should focus on how 刊 fits into the broader context of media and literature vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In China, periodicals and magazines play a significant role in disseminating information and culture, often featuring local and national news, literature, and arts. 刊 is commonly seen in the names of various publications, emphasizing its importance in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 刊 with similar characters like 刊 (kān) or 版 (bǎn). A common mistake is saying '我刊一本书' (I publish a book) instead of the correct '我出版一本书' (I publish a book).
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Grammar Patterns of 刊
刊 carries 8 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
各家报纸都以整个头版醒目地____登了这一报道。
The newspapers splashed the story all over their front pages.
Example Sentences for 刊 (10)
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1
各家报纸都以整个头版醒目地刊登了这一报道。
gè jiā bào zhǐ dū yǐ zhěng gè tóu bǎn xǐng mù dì kān dēng le zhè yī bào dào。
The newspapers splashed the story all over their front pages.
2
《卫报》的头版刊登了两国外交部长的一张合影。
《 《 wèi》 bào 》 de tóu bǎn kān dēng le liǎng guó wài jiāo bù cháng de yī zhāng。
The Guardian's front page carries a photograph of the two foreign ministers.
The newspaper ran a series of four editorials entitled "The Choice of Our Lives."
10
各家报纸都刊登了有关埃迪·多纳根神秘失踪的猜测性报道。
gè jiā bào zhǐ dū kān dēng le yǒu guān āi dí· · duō nà gēn shén mì shī zōng de cāi cè xìng bào。
The papers ran speculative stories about the mysterious disappearance of Eddie Donagan.
Cultural Notes for 刊
🏮Cultural insight
In China, periodicals and magazines play a significant role in disseminating information and culture, often featuring local and national news, literature, and arts. 刊 is commonly seen in the names of various publications, emphasizing its importance in Chinese society.
Word Family of 刊
Words Containing This Character19
刊登kāndēngto carry a story
周刊weekly週刊
刊kānto print
期刊periodical
报刊bàokānthe press報刊
刊物kānwùpublication
书刊books and publications書刊
月刊monthly magazine
特刊special edition (of magazine)
刊载to publish刊載
季刊quarterly publication
创刊to start publishing創刊
校刊school magazine
增刊additional publication
副刊supplement
创刊号first issue創刊號
刊印to diffuse
半月刊fortnightly
刊号number刊號
Exercise 1 of 4
Compound Meaning
What does 刊登 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 刊
You can say '这本刊物很受欢迎' (This publication is very popular).
No, 刊 is primarily used for periodicals and magazines, not for books.
'期刊' (qī kān, periodical) and '杂志刊' (zá zhì kān, magazine).
