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