HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
所 — place, that which, (a measure word for houses, schools, hospitals etc.)
- Reading
- suǒ
- Meaning
- place, that which, (a measure word for houses, schools, hospitals etc.)
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
所 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is suǒ and it means place, that which, (a measure word for houses, schools, hospitals etc.). 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.
所 appears in everyday chinese words such as 所 (place, that which), 所 (place, research institute) and 所以 (so, therefore).
Chinese words containing 所
Frequently asked questions
What does 所 mean in Chinese?
所 means place, that which, (a measure word for houses, schools, hospitals etc.) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 所 read?
所 is read suǒ. Reading it inside real words — 所 and 所 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 所 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 所 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 所 in a word?
A common word containing 所 is 所 (suǒ) — "place, that which". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 所 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 所 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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