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