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