HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
老 — old
- Reading
- lǎo
- Meaning
- old; aged
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
老 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is lǎo and it means old; aged. 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.
老 appears in everyday chinese words such as 老 (old), 老 (old) and 老师 (teacher).
Chinese words containing 老
Frequently asked questions
What does 老 mean in Chinese?
老 means old; aged in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 老 read?
老 is read lǎo. Reading it inside real words — 老 and 老 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 老 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 老 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 老 in a word?
A common word containing 老 is 老 (lǎo) — "old". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 老 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 老 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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