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