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