HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
刷 — to brush
- Reading
- shuā
- Meaning
- to brush; to scrub; to swipe
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
刷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is shuā and it means to brush; to scrub; to swipe. 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.
刷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 刷 (brush, swipe), 牙刷 (toothbrush) and 印刷 (print, printing).
Chinese words containing 刷
Frequently asked questions
What does 刷 mean in Chinese?
刷 means to brush; to scrub; to swipe in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 刷 read?
刷 is read shuā. Reading it inside real words — 刷 and 牙刷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 刷 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 刷 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 刷 in a word?
A common word containing 刷 is 刷 (shuā) — "brush, swipe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 刷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 刷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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