HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
租 — to rent
- Reading
- zū
- Meaning
- to rent
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
租 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zū and it means to rent. 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.
租 appears in everyday chinese words such as 租 (rent, hire), 出租 (rent out, lease) and 房租 (rent (for a house)).
Chinese words containing 租
Frequently asked questions
What does 租 mean in Chinese?
租 means to rent in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 租 read?
租 is read zū. Reading it inside real words — 租 and 出租 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 租 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 租 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 租 in a word?
A common word containing 租 is 租 (zū) — "rent, hire". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 租 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 租 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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