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