HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
昨 — yesterday
- Reading
- zuó
- Meaning
- yesterday
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
昨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zuó and it means yesterday. 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.
昨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 昨天 (yesterday).
Chinese words containing 昨
Frequently asked questions
What does 昨 mean in Chinese?
昨 means yesterday in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 昨 read?
昨 is read zuó. Reading it inside real words — 昨天 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 昨 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 昨 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 昨 in a word?
A common word containing 昨 is 昨天 (zuó tiān) — "yesterday". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 昨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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