HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
屋 — house, room
- Reading
- wū
- Meaning
- house, room
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
屋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is wū and it means house, room. 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.
屋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 屋子 (room, house), 房屋 (house, building) and 屋檐 (eaves, roof).
Chinese words containing 屋
Frequently asked questions
What does 屋 mean in Chinese?
屋 means house, room in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 屋 read?
屋 is read wū. Reading it inside real words — 屋子 and 房屋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 屋 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 屋 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 屋 in a word?
A common word containing 屋 is 屋子 (wūzi) — "room, house". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 屋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 屋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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