HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
循 — to follow
- Reading
- xún
- Meaning
- to follow; to comply with; to adhere to
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
循 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is xún and it means to follow; to comply with; to adhere to. 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.
循 appears in everyday chinese words such as 循环 (circular, cycle), 遵循 (follow, abide by) and 循序渐进 (step by step).
Chinese words containing 循
Frequently asked questions
What does 循 mean in Chinese?
循 means to follow; to comply with; to adhere to in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 循 read?
循 is read xún. Reading it inside real words — 循环 and 遵循 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 循 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 循 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 循 in a word?
A common word containing 循 is 循环 (xúnhuán) — "circular, cycle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 循 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 循 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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