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