HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
酥 — crisp
- Reading
- sū
- Meaning
- crisp; soft; flaky; butter; ghee
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
酥 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is sū and it means crisp; soft; flaky; butter; ghee. 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.
酥 appears in everyday chinese words such as 酥 (crisp, shortbread).
Chinese words containing 酥
Frequently asked questions
What does 酥 mean in Chinese?
酥 means crisp; soft; flaky; butter; ghee in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 酥 read?
酥 is read sū. Reading it inside real words — 酥 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 酥 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 酥 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 酥 in a word?
A common word containing 酥 is 酥 (sū) — "crisp, shortbread". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 酥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 酥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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