HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
审 — to examine
- Reading
- shěn
- Meaning
- to examine; to investigate
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
审 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shěn and it means to examine; to investigate. 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.
审 appears in everyday chinese words such as 审 (examine; investigate; review), 审美 (appreciate beauty; aesthetic) and 审判 (trial, judgment).
Chinese words containing 审
Frequently asked questions
What does 审 mean in Chinese?
审 means to examine; to investigate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 审 read?
审 is read shěn. Reading it inside real words — 审 and 审美 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 审 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 审 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 审 in a word?
A common word containing 审 is 审 (shěn) — "examine; investigate; review". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 审 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 审 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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