Chinese words · HSK 7–9

扛

káng

to carry on one's shoulder

Every meaning

káng

  1. to carry on one's shoulder
  2. (coll.) to endure; to hold out

gāng

  1. (literary) to lift with both hands

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).