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