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