HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
故 — reason
- Reading
- gù
- Meaning
- reason; cause; old; therefore
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
故 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is gù and it means reason; cause; old; therefore. 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.
故 appears in everyday chinese words such as 故 (cause, reason, therefore), 故事 (story, tale) and 故意 (deliberately, intentionally).
Chinese words containing 故
Frequently asked questions
What does 故 mean in Chinese?
故 means reason; cause; old; therefore in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 故 read?
故 is read gù. Reading it inside real words — 故 and 故事 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 故 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 故 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 故 in a word?
A common word containing 故 is 故 (gù) — "cause, reason, therefore". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 故 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 故 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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