Chinese words · HSK 7–9

坑

kēng

pit; hole; hollow

Every meaning

kēng

  1. pit; hole; hollow
  2. (coll.) to cheat; to trick
  3. (coll.) a rip-off; to cheat; to scam
  4. (coll.) pitfall; trap; fandom or unfinished project (踩坑, 入坑, 挖坑)

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).