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