HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
五 — five
- Reading
- wǔ
- Meaning
- five
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
五 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is wǔ and it means five. 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.
五 appears in everyday chinese words such as 五 (five), 五官 (five sense organs) and 五颜六色 (colorful).
Chinese words containing 五
Frequently asked questions
What does 五 mean in Chinese?
五 means five in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 五 read?
五 is read wǔ. Reading it inside real words — 五 and 五官 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 五 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 五 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 五 in a word?
A common word containing 五 is 五 (wǔ) — "five". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 五 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 五 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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