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