HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
兽 — beast, animal
- Reading
- shòu
- Meaning
- beast, animal
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
兽 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shòu and it means beast, animal. 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.
兽 appears in everyday chinese words such as 野兽 (wild beast) and 飞禽走兽 (birds and beasts).
Chinese words containing 兽
Frequently asked questions
What does 兽 mean in Chinese?
兽 means beast, animal in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 兽 read?
兽 is read shòu. Reading it inside real words — 野兽 and 飞禽走兽 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兽 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 兽 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 兽 in a word?
A common word containing 兽 is 野兽 (yě shòu) — "wild beast". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兽 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兽 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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