HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
读 — to read
- Reading
- dú
- Meaning
- to read
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
读 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is dú and it means to read. 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.
读 appears in everyday chinese words such as 读 (to read, to study), 读书 (to read, to study) and 读者 (reader).
Chinese words containing 读
Frequently asked questions
What does 读 mean in Chinese?
读 means to read in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 读 read?
读 is read dú. Reading it inside real words — 读 and 读书 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 读 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 读 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 读 in a word?
A common word containing 读 is 读 (dú) — "to read, to study". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 读 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 读 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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