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