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