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