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