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