HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
资 — resources
- Reading
- zī
- Meaning
- resources; capital; to provide
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
资 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zī and it means resources; capital; to provide. 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.
资 appears in everyday chinese words such as 工资 (wages, salary), 资料 (data, material, information) and 资格 (qualification, seniorit).
Chinese words containing 资
Frequently asked questions
What does 资 mean in Chinese?
资 means resources; capital; to provide in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 资 read?
资 is read zī. Reading it inside real words — 工资 and 资料 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 资 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 资 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 资 in a word?
A common word containing 资 is 工资 (gōng zī) — "wages, salary". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 资 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 资 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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