HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
具 — tool
- Reading
- jù
- Meaning
- tool; implement; to possess; measure word for corpses
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
具 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jù and it means tool; implement; to possess; measure word for corpses. 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.
具 appears in everyday chinese words such as 家具 (furniture), 具体 (concrete, specific, particular) and 具备 (possess, have, fullfill).
Chinese words containing 具
Frequently asked questions
What does 具 mean in Chinese?
具 means tool; implement; to possess; measure word for corpses in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 具 read?
具 is read jù. Reading it inside real words — 家具 and 具体 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 具 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 具 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 具 in a word?
A common word containing 具 is 家具 (jiā jù) — "furniture". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 具 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 具 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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