HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
楼 — building, floor, story
- Reading
- lóu
- Meaning
- building, floor, story
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
楼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is lóu and it means building, floor, story. 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.
楼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 楼 (multi-storied building), 楼梯 (stairs) and 楼道 (corridor, hallway).
Chinese words containing 楼
Frequently asked questions
What does 楼 mean in Chinese?
楼 means building, floor, story in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 楼 read?
楼 is read lóu. Reading it inside real words — 楼 and 楼梯 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 楼 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 楼 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 楼 in a word?
A common word containing 楼 is 楼 (lóu) — "multi-storied building". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 楼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 楼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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