HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
突 — to dash
- Reading
- tū
- Meaning
- to dash; to charge; to rush; sudden; abrupt
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
突 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is tū and it means to dash; to charge; to rush; sudden; abrupt. 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.
突 appears in everyday chinese words such as 突然 (suddenly, abrupt), 突出 (prominent, outstanding, protrude) and 冲突 (conflict, clash).
Chinese words containing 突
Frequently asked questions
What does 突 mean in Chinese?
突 means to dash; to charge; to rush; sudden; abrupt in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 突 read?
突 is read tū. Reading it inside real words — 突然 and 突出 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 突 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 突 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 突 in a word?
A common word containing 突 is 突然 (tūrán) — "suddenly, abrupt". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 突 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 突 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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