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