HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
絮 — cotton wadding
- Reading
- xù
- Meaning
- cotton wadding; catkin
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
絮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xù and it means cotton wadding; catkin. 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.
絮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 絮叨 (nag, be garrulous).
Chinese words containing 絮
Frequently asked questions
What does 絮 mean in Chinese?
絮 means cotton wadding; catkin in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 絮 read?
絮 is read xù. Reading it inside real words — 絮叨 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 絮 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 絮 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 絮 in a word?
A common word containing 絮 is 絮叨 (xù dao) — "nag, be garrulous". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 絮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 絮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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