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