HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
话 — word, speech, talk
- Reading
- huà
- Meaning
- word, speech, talk
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
话 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is huà and it means word, speech, talk. 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.
话 appears in everyday chinese words such as 电话 (telephone, phone call), 说话 (speak, talk) and 对话 (dialogue, conversation).
Chinese words containing 话
Frequently asked questions
What does 话 mean in Chinese?
话 means word, speech, talk in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 话 read?
话 is read huà. Reading it inside real words — 电话 and 说话 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 话 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 话 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 话 in a word?
A common word containing 话 is 电话 (diànhuà) — "telephone, phone call". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 话 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 话 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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