HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
髓 — marrow
- Reading
- suǐ
- Meaning
- marrow; pith
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
髓 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is suǐ and it means marrow; pith. 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.
髓 appears in everyday chinese words such as 精髓 (essence, pith).
Chinese words containing 髓
Frequently asked questions
What does 髓 mean in Chinese?
髓 means marrow; pith in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 髓 read?
髓 is read suǐ. Reading it inside real words — 精髓 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 髓 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 髓 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 髓 in a word?
A common word containing 髓 is 精髓 (jīng suǐ) — "essence, pith". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 髓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 髓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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