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