HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
准 — to allow
- Reading
- zhǔn
- Meaning
- to allow; to be allowed; accurate; standard
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
准 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is zhǔn and it means to allow; to be allowed; accurate; standard. 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.
准 appears in everyday chinese words such as 准 (accurate, allow), 准 (accurate; standard; allow) and 准备 (prepare, plan).
Chinese words containing 准
Frequently asked questions
What does 准 mean in Chinese?
准 means to allow; to be allowed; accurate; standard in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 准 read?
准 is read zhǔn. Reading it inside real words — 准 and 准 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 准 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 准 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 准 in a word?
A common word containing 准 is 准 (zhǔn) — "accurate, allow". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 准 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 准 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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