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