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