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