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