HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
舅 — maternal uncle
- Reading
- jiù
- Meaning
- maternal uncle
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
舅 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is jiù and it means maternal uncle. 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.
舅 appears in everyday chinese words such as 舅舅 (maternal uncle).
Chinese words containing 舅
Frequently asked questions
What does 舅 mean in Chinese?
舅 means maternal uncle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 舅 read?
舅 is read jiù. Reading it inside real words — 舅舅 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 舅 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 舅 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 舅 in a word?
A common word containing 舅 is 舅舅 (jiùjiu) — "maternal uncle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 舅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 舅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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