HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
禾 — cereal
- Reading
- hé
- Meaning
- cereal; grain (especially rice plant)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
禾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is hé and it means cereal; grain (especially rice plant). 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.
禾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 禾苗 (seedling (of grain)).
Chinese words containing 禾
Frequently asked questions
What does 禾 mean in Chinese?
禾 means cereal; grain (especially rice plant) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 禾 read?
禾 is read hé. Reading it inside real words — 禾苗 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 禾 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 禾 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 禾 in a word?
A common word containing 禾 is 禾苗 (hémiáo) — "seedling (of grain)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 禾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 禾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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