HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
归 — to return
- Reading
- guī
- Meaning
- to return; to go back to; to give back to; to belong to; to be attributed to; to gather together; (of a woman) to marry
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
归 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is guī and it means to return; to go back to; to give back to; to belong to; to be attributed to; to gather together; (of a woman) to marry. 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.
归 appears in everyday chinese words such as 归 (return, go back), 归还 (return, give back) and 回归 (return, revert to).
Chinese words containing 归
Frequently asked questions
What does 归 mean in Chinese?
归 means to return; to go back to; to give back to; to belong to; to be attributed to; to gather together; (of a woman) to marry in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 归 read?
归 is read guī. Reading it inside real words — 归 and 归还 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 归 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 归 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 归 in a word?
A common word containing 归 is 归 (guī) — "return, go back". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 归 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 归 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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