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