HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
孤 — orphan
- Reading
- gū
- Meaning
- orphan; solitary; lonely
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
孤 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is gū and it means orphan; solitary; lonely. 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.
孤 appears in everyday chinese words such as 孤独 (lonely, solitary), 孤儿 (orphan) and 孤单 (lonely, solitary).
Chinese words containing 孤
Frequently asked questions
What does 孤 mean in Chinese?
孤 means orphan; solitary; lonely in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 孤 read?
孤 is read gū. Reading it inside real words — 孤独 and 孤儿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 孤 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 孤 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 孤 in a word?
A common word containing 孤 is 孤独 (gūdú) — "lonely, solitary". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 孤 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 孤 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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