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