HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
炬 — torch
- Reading
- jù
- Meaning
- torch
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
炬 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is jù and it means torch. 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.
炬 appears in everyday chinese words such as 火炬 (torch).
Chinese words containing 炬
Frequently asked questions
What does 炬 mean in Chinese?
炬 means torch in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 炬 read?
炬 is read jù. Reading it inside real words — 火炬 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 炬 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 炬 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 炬 in a word?
A common word containing 炬 is 火炬 (huǒjù) — "torch". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 炬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 炬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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