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