HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
殊 — different
- Reading
- shū
- Meaning
- different; special; unique
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
殊 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shū and it means different; special; unique. 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.
殊 appears in everyday chinese words such as 特殊 (special, particular) and 悬殊 (disparate, wide gap).
Chinese words containing 殊
Frequently asked questions
What does 殊 mean in Chinese?
殊 means different; special; unique in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 殊 read?
殊 is read shū. Reading it inside real words — 特殊 and 悬殊 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 殊 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 殊 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 殊 in a word?
A common word containing 殊 is 特殊 (tè shū) — "special, particular". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 殊 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 殊 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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