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