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