HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
悠 — long
- Reading
- yōu
- Meaning
- long; distant; leisurely
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
悠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is yōu and it means long; distant; leisurely. 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.
悠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 悠久 (long-standing, age-old), 忽悠 (sway, flutter, fool) and 悠闲 (leisurely, relaxed).
Chinese words containing 悠
Frequently asked questions
What does 悠 mean in Chinese?
悠 means long; distant; leisurely in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 悠 read?
悠 is read yōu. Reading it inside real words — 悠久 and 忽悠 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 悠 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 悠 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 悠 in a word?
A common word containing 悠 is 悠久 (yōu jiǔ) — "long-standing, age-old". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 悠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 悠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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