HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
互 — mutual
- Reading
- hù
- Meaning
- mutual; each other
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
互 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is hù and it means mutual; each other. 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.
互 appears in everyday chinese words such as 互相 (mutually, each other), 相互 (mutual, reciprocal) and 互动 (interact, interactive).
Chinese words containing 互
Frequently asked questions
What does 互 mean in Chinese?
互 means mutual; each other in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 互 read?
互 is read hù. Reading it inside real words — 互相 and 相互 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 互 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 互 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 互 in a word?
A common word containing 互 is 互相 (hù xiāng) — "mutually, each other". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 互 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 互 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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