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