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