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