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