HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
副 — deputy
- Reading
- fù
- Meaning
- deputy; assistant; secondary; a pair of
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
副 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is fù and it means deputy; assistant; secondary; a pair of. 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.
副 appears in everyday chinese words such as 副 (deputy, assistant), 副 (deputy, vice, auxiliary) and 副本 (duplicate, copy).
Chinese words containing 副
Frequently asked questions
What does 副 mean in Chinese?
副 means deputy; assistant; secondary; a pair of in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 副 read?
副 is read fù. Reading it inside real words — 副 and 副 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 副 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 副 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 副 in a word?
A common word containing 副 is 副 (fù) — "deputy, assistant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 副 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 副 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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