HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
侦 — to scout
- Reading
- zhēn
- Meaning
- to scout; to investigate; to detect
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
侦 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhēn and it means to scout; to investigate; to detect. 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.
侦 appears in everyday chinese words such as 侦探 (detective) and 侦查 (investigate, reconnoiter).
Chinese words containing 侦
Frequently asked questions
What does 侦 mean in Chinese?
侦 means to scout; to investigate; to detect in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 侦 read?
侦 is read zhēn. Reading it inside real words — 侦探 and 侦查 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 侦 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 侦 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 侦 in a word?
A common word containing 侦 is 侦探 (zhēn tàn) — "detective". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 侦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 侦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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