HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
昼 — daytime
- Reading
- zhòu
- Meaning
- daytime
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
昼 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhòu and it means daytime. 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.
昼 appears in everyday chinese words such as 昼夜 (day and night).
Chinese words containing 昼
Frequently asked questions
What does 昼 mean in Chinese?
昼 means daytime in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 昼 read?
昼 is read zhòu. Reading it inside real words — 昼夜 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 昼 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 昼 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 昼 in a word?
A common word containing 昼 is 昼夜 (zhòuyè) — "day and night". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 昼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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