HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
固 — firm
- Reading
- gù
- Meaning
- firm; solid; stubborn; to consolidate
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
固 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is gù and it means firm; solid; stubborn; to consolidate. 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.
固 appears in everyday chinese words such as 固定 (fixed, regular), 固体 (solid body) and 坚固 (firm, sturdy, solid).
Chinese words containing 固
Frequently asked questions
What does 固 mean in Chinese?
固 means firm; solid; stubborn; to consolidate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 固 read?
固 is read gù. Reading it inside real words — 固定 and 固体 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 固 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 固 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 固 in a word?
A common word containing 固 is 固定 (gù dìng) — "fixed, regular". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 固 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 固 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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