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