HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
枯 — withered
- Reading
- kū
- Meaning
- withered; dried up
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
枯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is kū and it means withered; dried up. 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.
枯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 枯燥 (dry and dull, boring), 干枯 (dried up, withered) and 枯竭 (dry up, exhaust).
Chinese words containing 枯
Frequently asked questions
What does 枯 mean in Chinese?
枯 means withered; dried up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 枯 read?
枯 is read kū. Reading it inside real words — 枯燥 and 干枯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 枯 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 枯 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 枯 in a word?
A common word containing 枯 is 枯燥 (kūzào) — "dry and dull, boring". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 枯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 枯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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