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