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