HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi

措

措 — to arrange

Reading
cuò
Meaning
to arrange; to manage; to handle
HSK level
HSK 5
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

措 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is cuò and it means to arrange; to manage; to handle. 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.

措 appears in everyday chinese words such as 措施 (measure, step), 举措 (measure, action) and 筹措 (raise funds).

Chinese words containing 措

Frequently asked questions

What does 措 mean in Chinese?

措 means to arrange; to manage; to handle in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 措 read?

措 is read cuò. Reading it inside real words — 措施 and 举措 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 措 — is it HSK 5?

Yes. 措 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 措 in a word?

A common word containing 措 is 措施 (cuò shī) — "measure, step". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 措 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 措 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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