What does 手续 mean in Chinese?

手续 (shǒu xù) means "procedure; ,個|个[ge4]; formalities" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 5.

How do you pronounce 手续?

手续 is pronounced "shǒu xù" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 手续?

手续 is an HSK 5 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 5 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 手续?

手续 is made up of the characters 手, 续. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 手续?

You can practice writing 手续 using our stroke order tool.

手续 (shǒu xù), procedure

手续

shǒu xù

procedure; ,個|个[ge4]; formalities

HSK 5classifier

Traditional: 手續

Characters in This Word

手续

Definitions

(classifier) procedure
,個|个[ge4]
formalities

Classifier: 道 (dào), 个 (gè)

Example Sentences

办签证需要完成很多手续。

Bàn qiānzhèng xūyào wánchéng hěnduō shǒuxù

Applying for a visa requires completing many procedures

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侵入性(qīn rù xìng)· invasive (e.g. disease or procedure)

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刑事诉讼法(xíng shì sù sòng fǎ)· criminal procedure

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刑诉法(xíng sù fǎ)· criminal procedure

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 5
HSK 2.0: HSK 5
HSK Lord study list: HSK 3 list

手续: HSK 5 on both the old and the new exam. 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.

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