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