户口 (hùkǒu) refers to a household registration system in China that keeps track of a person's residential status and demographic details. It is crucial for accessing various services, such as education and healthcare, and plays a significant role in the country's social and legal framework.
HSK 5, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
户口hùkǒu(hu4kou3)
户口 (hùkǒu) refers to a household registration system in China that keeps track of a person's residential status and demographic details. It is crucial for accessing various services, such as education and healthcare, and plays a significant role in the country's social and legal framework.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The 户口 system is deeply embedded in Chinese society, influencing everything from marriage to job opportunities. It reflects the historical emphasis on community and state control over personal identity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'huge' gate (户) protecting a 'household' (口) where all family members are registered. The sound 'hù' resembles 'huge,' reminding you that this registration is essential for your 'household' in society.
About 户口
户口Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'huge' gate (户) protecting a 'household' (口) where all family members are registered. The sound 'hù' resembles 'huge,' reminding you that this registration is essential for your 'household' in society.
Usage Notes
户口 is often used in formal contexts, particularly when discussing legal or administrative matters. A common mistake is to confuse it with '居住证明' (residence permit), which is different;户口 is about registration rather than proof of residence.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK 5, focus on understanding how 户口 relates to other vocabulary such as 社会 (society) and 公民 (citizen). It’s important to grasp the implications of household registration in urban versus rural contexts, as it varies significantly.
Cultural Note
The 户口 system is deeply embedded in Chinese society, influencing everything from marriage to job opportunities. It reflects the historical emphasis on community and state control over personal identity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often incorrectly use 户口 to refer to a person's home or address. For example, saying '我的户口在这里' (My household registration is here) instead of '我的家在这里' (My home is here) is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 户口
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The 户口 system is deeply embedded in Chinese society, influencing everything from marriage to job opportunities. It reflects the historical emphasis on community and state control over personal identity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 户口
户口 means 'household registration' and is a system that records the residential status of individuals in China.
户口 is essential for accessing public services like healthcare and education, and it affects one's legal status.
No, 户口 specifically refers to household registration; it is not the same as a residence permit or tenancy agreement.
