HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
挂 — to hang
- Reading
- guà
- Meaning
- to hang; to put up; to suspend
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
挂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is guà and it means to hang; to put up; to suspend. 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.
挂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挂 (hang, suspend), 挂号 (register (at hospital)) and 悬挂 (hang, suspend).
Chinese words containing 挂
Frequently asked questions
What does 挂 mean in Chinese?
挂 means to hang; to put up; to suspend in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 挂 read?
挂 is read guà. Reading it inside real words — 挂 and 挂号 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挂 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 挂 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挂 in a word?
A common word containing 挂 is 挂 (guà) — "hang, suspend". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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