HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
余 — surplus
- Reading
- yú
- Meaning
- surplus; remainder
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
余 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is yú and it means surplus; remainder. 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.
余 appears in everyday chinese words such as 余 (surplus; remaining; after), 业余 (amateur, spare time) and 其余 (the rest, remaining).
Chinese words containing 余
Frequently asked questions
What does 余 mean in Chinese?
余 means surplus; remainder in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 余 read?
余 is read yú. Reading it inside real words — 余 and 业余 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 余 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 余 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 余 in a word?
A common word containing 余 is 余 (yú) — "surplus; remaining; after". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 余 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 余 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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