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