HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
都 — all
- Reading
- dōu
- Meaning
- all; both
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
都 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is dōu and it means all; both. 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.
都 appears in everyday chinese words such as 都 (all, both), 全都 (all, without exception) and 首都 (capital city).
Chinese words containing 都
Frequently asked questions
What does 都 mean in Chinese?
都 means all; both in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 都 read?
都 is read dōu. Reading it inside real words — 都 and 全都 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 都 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 都 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 都 in a word?
A common word containing 都 is 都 (dōu) — "all, both". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 都 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 都 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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