HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
择 — to choose
- Reading
- zé
- Meaning
- to choose; to select
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
择 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is zé and it means to choose; to select. 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.
择 appears in everyday chinese words such as 选择 (choose, select, choice) and 抉择 (choose, select).
Chinese words containing 择
Frequently asked questions
What does 择 mean in Chinese?
择 means to choose; to select in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 择 read?
择 is read zé. Reading it inside real words — 选择 and 抉择 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 择 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 择 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 择 in a word?
A common word containing 择 is 选择 (xuǎnzé) — "choose, select, choice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 择 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 择 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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