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