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