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