HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
署 — public office
- Reading
- shǔ
- Meaning
- public office; to sign; to deploy
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
署 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shǔ and it means public office; to sign; to deploy. 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.
署 appears in everyday chinese words such as 签署 (sign, ratify) and 部署 (deploy, arrange, plan).
Chinese words containing 署
Frequently asked questions
What does 署 mean in Chinese?
署 means public office; to sign; to deploy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 署 read?
署 is read shǔ. Reading it inside real words — 签署 and 部署 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 署 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 署 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 署 in a word?
A common word containing 署 is 签署 (qiān shǔ) — "sign, ratify". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 署 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 署 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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