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