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