HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
帚 — broom
- Reading
- zhǒu
- Meaning
- broom
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
帚 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhǒu and it means broom. 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.
帚 appears in everyday chinese words such as 扫帚 (broom).
Chinese words containing 帚
Frequently asked questions
What does 帚 mean in Chinese?
帚 means broom in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 帚 read?
帚 is read zhǒu. Reading it inside real words — 扫帚 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 帚 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 帚 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 帚 in a word?
A common word containing 帚 is 扫帚 (sào zhou) — "broom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 帚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 帚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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