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