HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
宙 — universe
- Reading
- zhòu
- Meaning
- universe; eternity
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
宙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhòu and it means universe; eternity. 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.
宙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宇宙 (universe; cosmos).
Chinese words containing 宙
Frequently asked questions
What does 宙 mean in Chinese?
宙 means universe; eternity in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 宙 read?
宙 is read zhòu. Reading it inside real words — 宇宙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宙 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 宙 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宙 in a word?
A common word containing 宙 is 宇宙 (yǔ zhòu) — "universe; cosmos". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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