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