HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
廓 — outline
- Reading
- kuò
- Meaning
- outline; expand; enlarge
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
廓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is kuò and it means outline; expand; enlarge. 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.
廓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 轮廓 (outline, contour, profile).
Chinese words containing 廓
Frequently asked questions
What does 廓 mean in Chinese?
廓 means outline; expand; enlarge in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 廓 read?
廓 is read kuò. Reading it inside real words — 轮廓 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 廓 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 廓 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 廓 in a word?
A common word containing 廓 is 轮廓 (lúnkuò) — "outline, contour, profile". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 廓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 廓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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