HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
荷 — lotus
- Reading
- hé
- Meaning
- lotus; bear (responsibility)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
荷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is hé and it means lotus; bear (responsibility). 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.
荷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 荷花 (lotus flower).
Chinese words containing 荷
Frequently asked questions
What does 荷 mean in Chinese?
荷 means lotus; bear (responsibility) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 荷 read?
荷 is read hé. Reading it inside real words — 荷花 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 荷 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 荷 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 荷 in a word?
A common word containing 荷 is 荷花 (héhuā) — "lotus flower". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 荷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 荷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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