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