HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
贡 — to offer tribute
- Reading
- gòng
- Meaning
- to offer tribute; contribution
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
贡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is gòng and it means to offer tribute; contribution. 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.
贡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 贡献 (contribute, dedication).
Chinese words containing 贡
Frequently asked questions
What does 贡 mean in Chinese?
贡 means to offer tribute; contribution in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 贡 read?
贡 is read gòng. Reading it inside real words — 贡献 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 贡 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 贡 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 贡 in a word?
A common word containing 贡 is 贡献 (gòng xiàn) — "contribute, dedication". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 贡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 贡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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