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