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