HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
区 — area
- Reading
- qū
- Meaning
- area; district; region
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
区 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is qū and it means area; district; region. 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.
区 appears in everyday chinese words such as 区 (district, area), 小区 (residential complex, neighborhood) and 区别 (difference, distinguish).
Chinese words containing 区
Frequently asked questions
What does 区 mean in Chinese?
区 means area; district; region in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 区 read?
区 is read qū. Reading it inside real words — 区 and 小区 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 区 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 区 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 区 in a word?
A common word containing 区 is 区 (qū) — "district, area". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 区 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 区 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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