HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
则 — rule
- Reading
- zé
- Meaning
- rule; standard; then; in that case
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
则 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zé and it means rule; standard; then; in that case. 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.
则 appears in everyday chinese words such as 则 (standard; rule; then), 则 (standard, rule, then) and 否则 (otherwise, if not).
Chinese words containing 则
Frequently asked questions
What does 则 mean in Chinese?
则 means rule; standard; then; in that case in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 则 read?
则 is read zé. Reading it inside real words — 则 and 则 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 则 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 则 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 则 in a word?
A common word containing 则 is 则 (zé) — "standard; rule; then". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 则 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 则 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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