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