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