HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
火 — fire
- Reading
- huǒ
- Meaning
- fire
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
火 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is huǒ and it means fire. 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.
火 appears in everyday chinese words such as 火 (fire), 火车 (train) and 着火 (catch fire).
Chinese words containing 火
Frequently asked questions
What does 火 mean in Chinese?
火 means fire in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 火 read?
火 is read huǒ. Reading it inside real words — 火 and 火车 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 火 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 火 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 火 in a word?
A common word containing 火 is 火 (huǒ) — "fire". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 火 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 火 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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