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