HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
流 — to flow
- Reading
- liú
- Meaning
- to flow; to stream; to circulate; to spread; to drift; to wander; to roam; to exile; to banish; class; rank; type; current; rate
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
流 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is liú and it means to flow; to stream; to circulate; to spread; to drift; to wander; to roam; to exile; to banish; class; rank; type; current; rate. 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.
流 appears in everyday chinese words such as 流 (flow, stream, drift), 交流 (exchange; communicate) and 流利 (fluent, smooth).
Chinese words containing 流
Frequently asked questions
What does 流 mean in Chinese?
流 means to flow; to stream; to circulate; to spread; to drift; to wander; to roam; to exile; to banish; class; rank; type; current; rate in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 流 read?
流 is read liú. Reading it inside real words — 流 and 交流 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 流 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 流 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 流 in a word?
A common word containing 流 is 流 (liú) — "flow, stream, drift". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 流 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 流 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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