HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
酷 — cool (slang), cruel, ruthless
- Reading
- kù
- Meaning
- cool (slang), cruel, ruthless
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
酷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is kù and it means cool (slang), cruel, ruthless. 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.
酷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 酷 (cool, awesome), 冷酷 (grim, ruthless) and 残酷 (cruel, brutal).
Chinese words containing 酷
Frequently asked questions
What does 酷 mean in Chinese?
酷 means cool (slang), cruel, ruthless in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 酷 read?
酷 is read kù. Reading it inside real words — 酷 and 冷酷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 酷 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 酷 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 酷 in a word?
A common word containing 酷 is 酷 (kù) — "cool, awesome". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 酷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 酷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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