HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
须 — must
- Reading
- xū
- Meaning
- must; have to; beard
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
须 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xū and it means must; have to; beard. 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.
须 appears in everyday chinese words such as 须 (must, have to), 必须 (must; have to) and 无须 (need not, not have to).
Chinese words containing 须
Frequently asked questions
What does 须 mean in Chinese?
须 means must; have to; beard in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 须 read?
须 is read xū. Reading it inside real words — 须 and 必须 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 须 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 须 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 须 in a word?
A common word containing 须 is 须 (xū) — "must, have to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 须 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 须 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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