HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
局 — office
- Reading
- jú
- Meaning
- office; bureau; situation; game
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
局 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is jú and it means office; bureau; situation; game. 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.
局 appears in everyday chinese words such as 局 (bureau, office, situation), 邮局 (post office) and 局限 (limit, confine).
Chinese words containing 局
Frequently asked questions
What does 局 mean in Chinese?
局 means office; bureau; situation; game in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 局 read?
局 is read jú. Reading it inside real words — 局 and 邮局 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 局 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 局 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 局 in a word?
A common word containing 局 is 局 (jú) — "bureau, office, situation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 局 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 局 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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