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