HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
矩 — carpenter's square
- Reading
- jǔ
- Meaning
- carpenter's square; rule; regulation
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
矩 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jǔ and it means carpenter's square; rule; regulation. 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.
矩 appears in everyday chinese words such as 规矩 (rules, customs).
Chinese words containing 矩
Frequently asked questions
What does 矩 mean in Chinese?
矩 means carpenter's square; rule; regulation in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 矩 read?
矩 is read jǔ. Reading it inside real words — 规矩 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 矩 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 矩 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 矩 in a word?
A common word containing 矩 is 规矩 (guī ju) — "rules, customs". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 矩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 矩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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