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