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