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