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