HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
周 — week
- Reading
- zhōu
- Meaning
- week; circle; cycle; all around
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
周 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is zhōu and it means week; circle; cycle; all around. 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.
周 appears in everyday chinese words such as 周 (week), 周 (week, circle) and 周末 (weekend).
Chinese words containing 周
Frequently asked questions
What does 周 mean in Chinese?
周 means week; circle; cycle; all around in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 周 read?
周 is read zhōu. Reading it inside real words — 周 and 周 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 周 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 周 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 周 in a word?
A common word containing 周 is 周 (zhōu) — "week". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 周 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 周 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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