HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
塑 — to mold
- Reading
- sù
- Meaning
- to mold; to shape; plastic
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
塑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is sù and it means to mold; to shape; plastic. 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.
塑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 塑料 (plastic), 塑造 (mold, shape, portray) and 雕塑 (sculpture, sculpt).
Chinese words containing 塑
Frequently asked questions
What does 塑 mean in Chinese?
塑 means to mold; to shape; plastic in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 塑 read?
塑 is read sù. Reading it inside real words — 塑料 and 塑造 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 塑 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 塑 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 塑 in a word?
A common word containing 塑 is 塑料 (sùliào) — "plastic". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 塑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 塑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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