HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
胳 — armpit (in 胳膊 gēbo)
- Reading
- gē
- Meaning
- armpit (in 胳膊 gēbo)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
胳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is gē and it means armpit (in 胳膊 gēbo). 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.
胳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 胳膊 (arm).
Chinese words containing 胳
Frequently asked questions
What does 胳 mean in Chinese?
胳 means armpit (in 胳膊 gēbo) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 胳 read?
胳 is read gē. Reading it inside real words — 胳膊 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 胳 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 胳 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 胳 in a word?
A common word containing 胳 is 胳膊 (gēbo) — "arm". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 胳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 胳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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