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