HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
湖 — lake
- Reading
- hú
- Meaning
- lake
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
湖 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is hú and it means lake. 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.
湖 appears in everyday chinese words such as 湖 (lake), 湖泊 (lake) and 五湖四海 (all corners of country).
Chinese words containing 湖
Frequently asked questions
What does 湖 mean in Chinese?
湖 means lake in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 湖 read?
湖 is read hú. Reading it inside real words — 湖 and 湖泊 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 湖 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 湖 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 湖 in a word?
A common word containing 湖 is 湖 (hú) — "lake". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 湖 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 湖 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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