HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
辙 — rut
- Reading
- zhé
- Meaning
- rut; track; course
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
辙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhé and it means rut; track; course. 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.
辙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 没辙 (nothing can be done) and 南辕北辙 (act contrary to purpose).
Chinese words containing 辙
Frequently asked questions
What does 辙 mean in Chinese?
辙 means rut; track; course in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 辙 read?
辙 is read zhé. Reading it inside real words — 没辙 and 南辕北辙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 辙 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 辙 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 辙 in a word?
A common word containing 辙 is 没辙 (méi zhé) — "nothing can be done". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 辙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 辙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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