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