HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
古 — ancient
- Reading
- gǔ
- Meaning
- ancient; old
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
古 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is gǔ and it means ancient; old. 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.
古 appears in everyday chinese words such as 古 (ancient), 古代 (ancient times) and 古老 (ancient, age-old).
Chinese words containing 古
Frequently asked questions
What does 古 mean in Chinese?
古 means ancient; old in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 古 read?
古 is read gǔ. Reading it inside real words — 古 and 古代 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 古 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 古 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 古 in a word?
A common word containing 古 is 古 (gǔ) — "ancient". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 古 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 古 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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