HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
除 — to remove
- Reading
- chú
- Meaning
- to remove; to eliminate; to divide
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
除 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is chú and it means to remove; to eliminate; to divide. 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.
除 appears in everyday chinese words such as 除 (divide, eliminate, remove), 除了 (besides, except for) and 删除 (delete, erase).
Chinese words containing 除
Frequently asked questions
What does 除 mean in Chinese?
除 means to remove; to eliminate; to divide in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 除 read?
除 is read chú. Reading it inside real words — 除 and 除了 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 除 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 除 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 除 in a word?
A common word containing 除 is 除 (chú) — "divide, eliminate, remove". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 除 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 除 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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