HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
竹 — bamboo
- Reading
- zhú
- Meaning
- bamboo
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
竹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zhú and it means bamboo. 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.
竹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 竹子 (bamboo), 爆竹 (firecracker,爆竹) and 竹竿 (bamboo pole).
Chinese words containing 竹
Frequently asked questions
What does 竹 mean in Chinese?
竹 means bamboo in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 竹 read?
竹 is read zhú. Reading it inside real words — 竹子 and 爆竹 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 竹 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 竹 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 竹 in a word?
A common word containing 竹 is 竹子 (zhúzi) — "bamboo". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 竹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 竹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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