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