HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
珠 — pearl
- Reading
- zhū
- Meaning
- pearl; bead
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
珠 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zhū and it means pearl; bead. 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.
珠 appears in everyday chinese words such as 珍珠 (pearl) and 珠宝 (jewelry; pearls and jewels).
Chinese words containing 珠
Frequently asked questions
What does 珠 mean in Chinese?
珠 means pearl; bead in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 珠 read?
珠 is read zhū. Reading it inside real words — 珍珠 and 珠宝 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 珠 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 珠 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 珠 in a word?
A common word containing 珠 is 珍珠 (zhēn zhū) — "pearl". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 珠 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 珠 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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