HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
姑 — aunt (father's sister)
- Reading
- gū
- Meaning
- aunt (father's sister); paternal aunt
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
姑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is gū and it means aunt (father's sister); paternal aunt. 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.
姑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 姑娘 (girl, young woman), 姑姑 (paternal aunt) and 姑且 (for the moment, let's just).
Chinese words containing 姑
Frequently asked questions
What does 姑 mean in Chinese?
姑 means aunt (father's sister); paternal aunt in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 姑 read?
姑 is read gū. Reading it inside real words — 姑娘 and 姑姑 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 姑 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 姑 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 姑 in a word?
A common word containing 姑 is 姑娘 (gū niáng) — "girl, young woman". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 姑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 姑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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