HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
阁 — pavilion
- Reading
- gé
- Meaning
- pavilion; cabinet; loft
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
阁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is gé and it means pavilion; cabinet; loft. 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.
阁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 阁楼 (attic, loft).
Chinese words containing 阁
Frequently asked questions
What does 阁 mean in Chinese?
阁 means pavilion; cabinet; loft in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 阁 read?
阁 is read gé. Reading it inside real words — 阁楼 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 阁 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 阁 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 阁 in a word?
A common word containing 阁 is 阁楼 (gé lóu) — "attic, loft". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 阁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 阁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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