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