HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
彻 — thorough
- Reading
- chè
- Meaning
- thorough; penetrate
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
彻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chè and it means thorough; penetrate. 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.
彻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 彻底 (thorough, complete, total), 彻夜 (all night long) and 贯彻 (carry out, implement).
Chinese words containing 彻
Frequently asked questions
What does 彻 mean in Chinese?
彻 means thorough; penetrate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 彻 read?
彻 is read chè. Reading it inside real words — 彻底 and 彻夜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 彻 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 彻 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 彻 in a word?
A common word containing 彻 is 彻底 (chè dǐ) — "thorough, complete, total". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 彻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 彻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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