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