HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
透 — to penetrate
- Reading
- tòu
- Meaning
- to penetrate; to pass through; to see through; transparent; thorough; to appear (of a light)
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
透 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is tòu and it means to penetrate; to pass through; to see through; transparent; thorough; to appear (of a light). 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.
透 appears in everyday chinese words such as 透 (penetrate, thorough, reveal), 透明 (transparent, open) and 透过 (go through, by means of).
Chinese words containing 透
Frequently asked questions
What does 透 mean in Chinese?
透 means to penetrate; to pass through; to see through; transparent; thorough; to appear (of a light) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 透 read?
透 is read tòu. Reading it inside real words — 透 and 透明 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 透 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 透 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 透 in a word?
A common word containing 透 is 透 (tòu) — "penetrate, thorough, reveal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 透 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 透 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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