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