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