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