HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
云 — cloud
- Reading
- yún
- Meaning
- cloud; say
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
云 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is yún and it means cloud; say. 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.
云 appears in everyday chinese words such as 云 (cloud), 乌云 (dark clouds) and 风云 (changing situation, circumstances).
Chinese words containing 云
Frequently asked questions
What does 云 mean in Chinese?
云 means cloud; say in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 云 read?
云 is read yún. Reading it inside real words — 云 and 乌云 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 云 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 云 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 云 in a word?
A common word containing 云 is 云 (yún) — "cloud". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 云 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 云 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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