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