HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
溯 — to go upstream
- Reading
- sù
- Meaning
- to go upstream; to trace back
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
溯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is sù and it means to go upstream; to trace back. 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.
溯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 追溯 (trace back, recall).
Chinese words containing 溯
Frequently asked questions
What does 溯 mean in Chinese?
溯 means to go upstream; to trace back in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 溯 read?
溯 is read sù. Reading it inside real words — 追溯 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 溯 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 溯 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 溯 in a word?
A common word containing 溯 is 追溯 (zhuīsù) — "trace back, recall". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 溯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 溯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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