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