HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
伍 — company
- Reading
- wǔ
- Meaning
- company; squad; five
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
伍 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is wǔ and it means company; squad; 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.
伍 appears in everyday chinese words such as 队伍 (team, troop).
Chinese words containing 伍
Frequently asked questions
What does 伍 mean in Chinese?
伍 means company; squad; five in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 伍 read?
伍 is read wǔ. Reading it inside real words — 队伍 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伍 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 伍 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伍 in a word?
A common word containing 伍 is 队伍 (duì wǔ) — "team, troop". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伍 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伍 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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