投
Character Breakdown
Radical: 手 (no. 64)
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- (verb) to cast
- to send
- to throw oneself (into the river etc)
- to seek refuge
- to place oneself into the hands of
Example Sentences
他向篮筐投了一个球。
Tā xiàng lánkuāng tóu le yī gè qiú
He threw a ball toward the basket
Words Containing 投
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 企投 | qì tóu | to have fun (Taiwanese, POJ pr. [chhit-thô]) | |
| 公投 | gōng tóu | referendum | |
| 北投 | Běi tóu | Beitou or Peitou district of Taipei City 臺北市|台北市[Tai2 bei3 shi4], Taiwan | |
| 南投 | Nán tóu | Nantou city and county in central Taiwan | |
| 北投区 | Běi tóu qū | Beitou or Peitou district of Taipei City 臺北市|台北市[Tai2 bei3 shi4], Taiwan |
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 5
- HSK 2.0
- Not listed
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投: 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.
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