HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
寡 — few
- Reading
- guǎ
- Meaning
- few; scant; widow
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
寡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is guǎ and it means few; scant; widow. 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.
寡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 寡妇 (widow) and 孤陋寡闻 (ignorant and ill-informed).
Chinese words containing 寡
Frequently asked questions
What does 寡 mean in Chinese?
寡 means few; scant; widow in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 寡 read?
寡 is read guǎ. Reading it inside real words — 寡妇 and 孤陋寡闻 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寡 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 寡 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寡 in a word?
A common word containing 寡 is 寡妇 (guǎfu) — "widow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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