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