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