HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
徒 — apprentice
- Reading
- tú
- Meaning
- apprentice; disciple; follower; bare; empty; in vain
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
徒 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tú and it means apprentice; disciple; follower; bare; empty; in vain. 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.
徒 appears in everyday chinese words such as 徒弟 (apprentice, disciple), 徒劳 (futile, in vain) and 徒步 (hike, on foot).
Chinese words containing 徒
Frequently asked questions
What does 徒 mean in Chinese?
徒 means apprentice; disciple; follower; bare; empty; in vain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 徒 read?
徒 is read tú. Reading it inside real words — 徒弟 and 徒劳 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 徒 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 徒 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 徒 in a word?
A common word containing 徒 is 徒弟 (túdì) — "apprentice, disciple". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 徒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 徒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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