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