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