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