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