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