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