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