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