HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
松 — loose
- Reading
- sōng
- Meaning
- loose; pine tree
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
松 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is sōng and it means loose; pine tree. 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.
松 appears in everyday chinese words such as 松 (loose, pine tree), 放松 (relax, loosen) and 轻松 (relaxed, lighthearted).
Chinese words containing 松
Frequently asked questions
What does 松 mean in Chinese?
松 means loose; pine tree in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 松 read?
松 is read sōng. Reading it inside real words — 松 and 放松 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 松 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 松 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 松 in a word?
A common word containing 松 is 松 (sōng) — "loose, pine tree". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 松 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 松 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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