HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
骨 — bone
- Reading
- gǔ
- Meaning
- bone
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
骨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is gǔ and it means bone. 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.
骨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 骨头 (bone), 刺骨 (biting, piercing) and 骨干 (backbone, mainstay, crucial).
Chinese words containing 骨
Frequently asked questions
What does 骨 mean in Chinese?
骨 means bone in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 骨 read?
骨 is read gǔ. Reading it inside real words — 骨头 and 刺骨 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 骨 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 骨 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 骨 in a word?
A common word containing 骨 is 骨头 (gǔ tou) — "bone". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 骨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 骨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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