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