HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
折 — to break
- Reading
- zhé
- Meaning
- to break; to fold; to turn back
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
折 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhé and it means to break; to fold; to turn back. 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.
折 appears in everyday chinese words such as 折 (fold; break; discount), 折 (fold, break, discount) and 打折 (give discount).
Chinese words containing 折
Frequently asked questions
What does 折 mean in Chinese?
折 means to break; to fold; to turn back in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 折 read?
折 is read zhé. Reading it inside real words — 折 and 折 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 折 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 折 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 折 in a word?
A common word containing 折 is 折 (zhé) — "fold; break; discount". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 折 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 折 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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