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