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