HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
球 — ball
- Reading
- qiú
- Meaning
- ball; sphere
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
球 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is qiú and it means ball; sphere. 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.
球 appears in everyday chinese words such as 球 (ball, sphere), 篮球 (basketball) and 足球 (football, soccer).
Chinese words containing 球
Frequently asked questions
What does 球 mean in Chinese?
球 means ball; sphere in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 球 read?
球 is read qiú. Reading it inside real words — 球 and 篮球 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 球 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 球 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 球 in a word?
A common word containing 球 is 球 (qiú) — "ball, sphere". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 球 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 球 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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