HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
咙 — throat
- Reading
- lóng
- Meaning
- throat; gullet
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
咙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is lóng and it means throat; gullet. 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.
咙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 喉咙 (throat).
Chinese words containing 咙
Frequently asked questions
What does 咙 mean in Chinese?
咙 means throat; gullet in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 咙 read?
咙 is read lóng. Reading it inside real words — 喉咙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 咙 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 咙 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 咙 in a word?
A common word containing 咙 is 喉咙 (hóu lóng) — "throat". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 咙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 咙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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