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