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