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