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