HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
工 — work
- Reading
- gōng
- Meaning
- work; labor
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
工 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is gōng and it means work; labor. 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.
工 appears in everyday chinese words such as 工作 (work, job; to work), 工人 (worker, laborer) and 工厂 (factory).
Chinese words containing 工
Frequently asked questions
What does 工 mean in Chinese?
工 means work; labor in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 工 read?
工 is read gōng. Reading it inside real words — 工作 and 工人 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 工 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 工 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 工 in a word?
A common word containing 工 is 工作 (gōng zuò) — "work, job; to work". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 工 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 工 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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