HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
苏 — to revive
- Reading
- sū
- Meaning
- to revive; to recover; to wake up; Perilla frutescens (plant); Soviet (abbr. for 苏维埃); Jiangsu (abbr.); Suzhou (abbr.)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
苏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is sū and it means to revive; to recover; to wake up; Perilla frutescens (plant); Soviet (abbr. for 苏维埃); Jiangsu (abbr.); Suzhou (abbr.). 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.
苏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 复苏 (revive, recover) and 苏醒 (wake up, regain consciousness).
Chinese words containing 苏
Frequently asked questions
What does 苏 mean in Chinese?
苏 means to revive; to recover; to wake up; Perilla frutescens (plant); Soviet (abbr. for 苏维埃); Jiangsu (abbr.); Suzhou (abbr.) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 苏 read?
苏 is read sū. Reading it inside real words — 复苏 and 苏醒 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 苏 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 苏 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 苏 in a word?
A common word containing 苏 is 复苏 (fùsū) — "revive, recover". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 苏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 苏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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