HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
苟 — if
- Reading
- gǒu
- Meaning
- if; carelessly; illicit
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
苟 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is gǒu and it means if; carelessly; illicit. 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.
苟 appears in everyday chinese words such as 一丝不苟 (meticulous, scrupulous).
Chinese words containing 苟
Frequently asked questions
What does 苟 mean in Chinese?
苟 means if; carelessly; illicit in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 苟 read?
苟 is read gǒu. Reading it inside real words — 一丝不苟 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 苟 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 苟 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 苟 in a word?
A common word containing 苟 is 一丝不苟 (yī sī bù gǒu) — "meticulous, scrupulous". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 苟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 苟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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