HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
游 — swim
- Reading
- yóu
- Meaning
- swim; travel; wander
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
游 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is yóu and it means swim; travel; wander. 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.
游 appears in everyday chinese words such as 游 (swim), 旅游 (travel, tour) and 游泳 (swim, swimming).
Chinese words containing 游
Frequently asked questions
What does 游 mean in Chinese?
游 means swim; travel; wander in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 游 read?
游 is read yóu. Reading it inside real words — 游 and 旅游 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 游 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 游 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 游 in a word?
A common word containing 游 is 游 (yóu) — "swim". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 游 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 游 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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