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