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