HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
雇 — to hire
- Reading
- gù
- Meaning
- to hire; to employ
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
雇 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is gù and it means to hire; to employ. 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.
雇 appears in everyday chinese words such as 雇 (hire, employ), 解雇 (fire, dismiss, discharge) and 雇主 (employer).
Chinese words containing 雇
Frequently asked questions
What does 雇 mean in Chinese?
雇 means to hire; to employ in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 雇 read?
雇 is read gù. Reading it inside real words — 雇 and 解雇 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 雇 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 雇 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 雇 in a word?
A common word containing 雇 is 雇 (gù) — "hire, employ". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 雇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 雇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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