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