HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
础 — foundation
- Reading
- chǔ
- Meaning
- foundation; base
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
础 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is chǔ and it means foundation; base. 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.
础 appears in everyday chinese words such as 基础 (foundation; basis).
Chinese words containing 础
Frequently asked questions
What does 础 mean in Chinese?
础 means foundation; base in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 础 read?
础 is read chǔ. Reading it inside real words — 基础 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 础 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 础 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 础 in a word?
A common word containing 础 is 基础 (jī chǔ) — "foundation; basis". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 础 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 础 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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