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