HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi

绣

绣 — embroidery

Reading
xiù
Meaning
embroidery; to embroider
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

绣 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiù and it means embroidery; to embroider. 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.

绣 appears in everyday chinese words such as 绣 (embroider) and 刺绣 (embroider, embroidery).

Chinese words containing 绣

Frequently asked questions

What does 绣 mean in Chinese?

绣 means embroidery; to embroider in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 绣 read?

绣 is read xiù. Reading it inside real words — 绣 and 刺绣 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 绣 — is it HSK 7-9?

Yes. 绣 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 绣 in a word?

A common word containing 绣 is 绣 (xiù) — "embroider". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 绣 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 绣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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