HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
株 — tree trunk
- Reading
- zhū
- Meaning
- tree trunk; plant; (classifier for plants)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
株 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zhū and it means tree trunk; plant; (classifier for plants). 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.
株 appears in everyday chinese words such as 株 (tree trunk, plant, stalk) and 守株待兔 (wait for luck).
Chinese words containing 株
Frequently asked questions
What does 株 mean in Chinese?
株 means tree trunk; plant; (classifier for plants) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 株 read?
株 is read zhū. Reading it inside real words — 株 and 守株待兔 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 株 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 株 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 株 in a word?
A common word containing 株 is 株 (zhū) — "tree trunk, plant, stalk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 株 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 株 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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