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