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