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