HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
育 — to educate
- Reading
- yù
- Meaning
- to educate; to raise; to nurture
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
育 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is yù and it means to educate; to raise; to nurture. 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.
育 appears in everyday chinese words such as 体育 (sports, physical education), 教育 (educate; education) and 发育 (develop, grow, mature).
Chinese words containing 育
Frequently asked questions
What does 育 mean in Chinese?
育 means to educate; to raise; to nurture in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 育 read?
育 is read yù. Reading it inside real words — 体育 and 教育 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 育 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 育 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 育 in a word?
A common word containing 育 is 体育 (tǐyù) — "sports, physical education". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 育 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 育 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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