HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
客 — guest
- Reading
- kè
- Meaning
- guest
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
客 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is kè and it means guest. 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.
客 appears in everyday chinese words such as 做客 (be a guest), 客人 (guest, customer) and 游客 (tourist, sightseer).
Chinese words containing 客
Frequently asked questions
What does 客 mean in Chinese?
客 means guest in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 客 read?
客 is read kè. Reading it inside real words — 做客 and 客人 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 客 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 客 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 客 in a word?
A common word containing 客 is 做客 (zuò kè) — "be a guest". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 客 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 客 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 1 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free