HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
寻 — to search
- Reading
- xún
- Meaning
- to search; to look for
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
寻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is xún and it means to search; to look for. 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.
寻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 寻 (seek, search), 寻找 (to look for, to seek) and 寻求 (seek, pursue).
Chinese words containing 寻
Frequently asked questions
What does 寻 mean in Chinese?
寻 means to search; to look for in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 寻 read?
寻 is read xún. Reading it inside real words — 寻 and 寻找 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寻 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 寻 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 寻 in a word?
A common word containing 寻 is 寻 (xún) — "seek, search". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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