HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
凑 — to gather
- Reading
- còu
- Meaning
- to gather; to collect; to happen by chance
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
凑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is còu and it means to gather; to collect; to happen by chance. 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.
凑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 凑 (gather, pool, happen), 凑合 (make do, passable) and 凑巧 (by chance, fortunately).
Chinese words containing 凑
Frequently asked questions
What does 凑 mean in Chinese?
凑 means to gather; to collect; to happen by chance in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 凑 read?
凑 is read còu. Reading it inside real words — 凑 and 凑合 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凑 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 凑 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 凑 in a word?
A common word containing 凑 is 凑 (còu) — "gather, pool, happen". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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