HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
河 — river
- Reading
- hé
- Meaning
- river
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
河 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is hé and it means river. 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.
河 appears in everyday chinese words such as 河 (river), 河流 (river) and 河畔 (river bank, riverside).
Chinese words containing 河
Frequently asked questions
What does 河 mean in Chinese?
河 means river in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 河 read?
河 is read hé. Reading it inside real words — 河 and 河流 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 河 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 河 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 河 in a word?
A common word containing 河 is 河 (hé) — "river". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 河 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 河 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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