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