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