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