HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
诉 — tell
- Reading
- sù
- Meaning
- tell; complain
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
诉 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is sù and it means tell; complain. 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.
诉 appears in everyday chinese words such as 告诉 (tell, inform), 投诉 (complain, lodge complaint) and 上诉 (appeal (legal)).
Chinese words containing 诉
Frequently asked questions
What does 诉 mean in Chinese?
诉 means tell; complain in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 诉 read?
诉 is read sù. Reading it inside real words — 告诉 and 投诉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 诉 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 诉 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 诉 in a word?
A common word containing 诉 is 告诉 (gào sù) — "tell, inform". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 诉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 诉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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