初
Character Breakdown
Definitions
- at first
- (at the) beginning
- first
- junior
- basic
Example Sentences
初来这里时，我对周围的环境很不熟悉。
Chū lái zhèlǐ shí, wǒ duì zhōuwéi de huánjìng hěn bù shúxī
When I first came here, I was very unfamiliar with the surroundings
Words Containing 初
Related Words
HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 5
- HSK 2.0
- Not listed
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 3 list
初: New to the HSK lists at HSK 5. 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 5 exam
Studying for HSK 5? Keep 初 with the rest of your level.
HSK Lord schedules your reviews so each character comes back right before you would forget it. Free to start, and it picks up where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.