HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
奏 — to play (music)
- Reading
- zòu
- Meaning
- to play (music); to report to the emperor
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
奏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zòu and it means to play (music); to report to the emperor. 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.
奏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 演奏 (play (musical instrument)), 节奏 (rhythm, tempo) and 伴奏 (accompany (musically)).
Chinese words containing 奏
Frequently asked questions
What does 奏 mean in Chinese?
奏 means to play (music); to report to the emperor in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 奏 read?
奏 is read zòu. Reading it inside real words — 演奏 and 节奏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奏 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 奏 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奏 in a word?
A common word containing 奏 is 演奏 (yǎnzòu) — "play (musical instrument)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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