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