HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
穷 — poor
- Reading
- qióng
- Meaning
- poor; impoverished; exhausted; to exhaust
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
穷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is qióng and it means poor; impoverished; exhausted; to exhaust. 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.
穷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 穷 (poor, impoverished), 无穷 (endless, inexhaustible) and 贫穷 (poor, impoverished).
Chinese words containing 穷
Frequently asked questions
What does 穷 mean in Chinese?
穷 means poor; impoverished; exhausted; to exhaust in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 穷 read?
穷 is read qióng. Reading it inside real words — 穷 and 无穷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 穷 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 穷 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 穷 in a word?
A common word containing 穷 is 穷 (qióng) — "poor, impoverished". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 穷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 穷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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