HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
乎 — interrogative particle
- Reading
- hū
- Meaning
- interrogative particle; in, at, from, than
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乎 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is hū and it means interrogative particle; in, at, from, than. 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.
乎 appears in everyday chinese words such as 几乎 (almost; nearly), 似乎 (as if; seemingly) and 在乎 (care about, mind).
Chinese words containing 乎
Frequently asked questions
What does 乎 mean in Chinese?
乎 means interrogative particle; in, at, from, than in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乎 read?
乎 is read hū. Reading it inside real words — 几乎 and 似乎 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乎 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 乎 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乎 in a word?
A common word containing 乎 is 几乎 (jīhū) — "almost; nearly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乎 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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