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