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