HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
著 — to write
- Reading
- zhù
- Meaning
- to write; to publish; outstanding
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
著 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zhù and it means to write; to publish; outstanding. 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.
著 appears in everyday chinese words such as 著名 (famous, well-known), 显著 (remarkable, significant, notable) and 著作 (work; book; writing).
Chinese words containing 著
Frequently asked questions
What does 著 mean in Chinese?
著 means to write; to publish; outstanding in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 著 read?
著 is read zhù. Reading it inside real words — 著名 and 显著 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 著 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 著 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 著 in a word?
A common word containing 著 is 著名 (zhù míng) — "famous, well-known". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 著 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 著 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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