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