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