HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
瘦 — thin, lean, skinny
- Reading
- shòu
- Meaning
- thin, lean, skinny
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
瘦 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is shòu and it means thin, lean, skinny. 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.
瘦 appears in everyday chinese words such as 瘦 (thin, skinny).
Chinese words containing 瘦
Frequently asked questions
What does 瘦 mean in Chinese?
瘦 means thin, lean, skinny in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 瘦 read?
瘦 is read shòu. Reading it inside real words — 瘦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 瘦 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 瘦 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 瘦 in a word?
A common word containing 瘦 is 瘦 (shòu) — "thin, skinny". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 瘦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 瘦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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