HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
哭 — to cry
- Reading
- kū
- Meaning
- to cry; to weep
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
哭 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is kū and it means to cry; to weep. 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.
哭 appears in everyday chinese words such as 哭 (to cry), 哭泣 (cry, weep) and 哭笑不得 (not know whether to laugh or cry).
Chinese words containing 哭
Frequently asked questions
What does 哭 mean in Chinese?
哭 means to cry; to weep in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 哭 read?
哭 is read kū. Reading it inside real words — 哭 and 哭泣 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 哭 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 哭 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 哭 in a word?
A common word containing 哭 is 哭 (kū) — "to cry". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 哭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 哭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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