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