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