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