准
Character Breakdown
准 = 冫 + 隹
An ice-cold bird stays precise — accurate, to allow
Radical: 冫 (no. 15)Strokes: 10
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- (verb) to allow
- to grant
- in accordance with
- in the light of
Example Sentences
他的时间很准。
Tā de shíjiān hěn zhǔn
His timing is very accurate
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 4
- HSK 2.0
- Not listed
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- HSK 3 list
准: New to the HSK lists at HSK 4. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 4 exam
Studying for HSK 4? Keep 准 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.