HSK 7, nr, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #12861, Very Hard
浩
hào
vast (water)
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #12861, Very Hard
hào(hao4) T4
1great, grand, vast
2vast (water)
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March 24, 2026
浩hào(hao4)
The character 浩 (hào) conveys the idea of something being great, grand, or vast, particularly in relation to water. It is often used to describe large bodies of water or to express a sense of grandeur and expansiveness in various contexts, such as emotions or achievements.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#12861DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The character 浩 is often used in literary contexts to express the vastness of nature, reflecting the Chinese appreciation for natural beauty. For example, it appears in phrases describing the vastness of the sea or universe, emphasizing the value placed on nature in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a vast ocean that stretches endlessly. The character 浩 has the water radical (氵) on the left, reminding you it relates to water. The right side, 昊, looks like a sun rising over a large expanse, symbolizing greatness and vastness.
Meanings of 浩
hào(hao4)
1great, grand, vast
2vast (water)
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About 浩
浩Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 浩
Quick Contrast
浩 (hào) vs 广 (guǎng) — use 浩 for vastness specifically related to water or grandeur, while 广 refers to general spaciousness or width.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a vast ocean that stretches endlessly. The character 浩 has the water radical (氵) on the left, reminding you it relates to water. The right side, 昊, looks like a sun rising over a large expanse, symbolizing greatness and vastness.
Usage Notes
When using 浩, it's important to note that it often describes physical quantities or metaphorical concepts. Common collocations include 浩大 (hàodà, grand) and 浩瀚 (hàohàn, vast). Be careful with tone pronunciation—using the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly.
HSK Study Tips
While 浩 is not in the current HSK levels, it connects with several words at the intermediate level that deal with nature and large scales, such as 大 (dà, big) and 广 (guǎng, wide). Focus on understanding its applications in describing grandeur in both tangible and intangible contexts.
Cultural Note
The character 浩 is often used in literary contexts to express the vastness of nature, reflecting the Chinese appreciation for natural beauty. For example, it appears in phrases describing the vastness of the sea or universe, emphasizing the value placed on nature in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浩 with similar-sounding words like 好 (hǎo, good) due to tonal differences. An incorrect usage might be saying 浩的 (hào de) to mean 'good', which should actually be 好的 (hǎo de).
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Grammar Patterns of 浩
浩 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 2
Complete the Sentence
将他的书付印本身就是一件____大的工程。
Getting his book into print has been an Olympian task in itself.
Example Sentences for 浩 (2)
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1
将他的书付印本身就是一件浩大的工程。
jiāng tā de shū fù yìn běn shēn jiù shì yī jiàn hào dà de gōng chéng。
Getting his book into print has been an Olympian task in itself.
2
这个城镇设法逃过了战争的浩劫.
zhè gè chéng zhèn shè fǎ táo guò le zhàn zhēng de hào jié.
The town managed to escape the rigours of war.
Cultural Notes for 浩
🏮Cultural insight
The character 浩 is often used in literary contexts to express the vastness of nature, reflecting the Chinese appreciation for natural beauty. For example, it appears in phrases describing the vastness of the sea or universe, emphasizing the value placed on nature in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 浩
Words Containing This Character9
浩hàogrand
浩劫hàojiécalamity
浩瀚boundless
呼和浩特Hohhot prefecture-level city, capital of Inner Mongolia autonomous region 內蒙古自治區|内蒙古自治区[NèiměnggǔZìzhìqū]
浩浩荡荡grandiose浩浩蕩蕩
浩大vast
呼和浩特市Hohhot prefecture-level city, capital of Inner Mongolia autonomous region 內蒙古自治區|内蒙古自治区[NèiměnggǔZìzhìqū]
浩荡broad and powerful浩蕩
浩浩vast
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Compound Meaning
What does 浩 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 浩
You might say 浩如烟海 (hàorú yānhǎi), meaning 'vast as smoke on the sea', to describe something overwhelmingly large.
It's more commonly found in literary or formal contexts rather than casual conversation.
Synonyms include 庞大 (pángdà, enormous) and 广阔 (guǎngkuò, expansive), depending on the context.
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