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