HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
囚 — prisoner
- Reading
- qiú
- Meaning
- prisoner; to imprison
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
囚 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is qiú and it means prisoner; to imprison. 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.
囚 appears in everyday chinese words such as 囚犯 (prisoner, convict).
Chinese words containing 囚
Frequently asked questions
What does 囚 mean in Chinese?
囚 means prisoner; to imprison in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 囚 read?
囚 is read qiú. Reading it inside real words — 囚犯 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 囚 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 囚 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 囚 in a word?
A common word containing 囚 is 囚犯 (qiúfàn) — "prisoner, convict". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 囚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 囚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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