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