HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
轴 — axis
- Reading
- zhóu
- Meaning
- axis; axle; shaft; scroll
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
轴 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhóu and it means axis; axle; shaft; scroll. 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.
轴 appears in everyday chinese words such as 压轴 (perform last, finale).
Chinese words containing 轴
Frequently asked questions
What does 轴 mean in Chinese?
轴 means axis; axle; shaft; scroll in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 轴 read?
轴 is read zhóu. Reading it inside real words — 压轴 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 轴 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 轴 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 轴 in a word?
A common word containing 轴 is 压轴 (yā zhóu) — "perform last, finale". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 轴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 轴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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