What does 追 mean in Chinese?

追 (zhuī) means "to chase after; to seek; to do one's utmost to seek or procure sth; to recall" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 5.

How do you pronounce 追?

追 is pronounced "zhuī" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 1.

What HSK level is 追?

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

What words contain the character 追?

Common words with 追 include 穷追 (to pursue relentlessly), 紧追 (to pursue closely), 追上 (to overtake), 追剿 (to pursue and eliminate), 追加 (to add something extra).

How do you write 追?

You can practice writing 追 using our stroke order tool.

追 (zhuī), to chase after

追

zhuī

to chase after; to seek; to do one's utmost to seek or procure sth; to recall

HSK 5verb

Character Breakdown

Radical: 辵 (no. 162)

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Definitions

(verb) to chase after
to seek
to do one's utmost to seek or procure sth
to recall

Example Sentences

他一直追求完美，对自己的工作要求很严格。

Tā yìzhí zhuīqiú wánměi, duì zìjǐ de gōngzuò yāoqiú hěn yángé

He always pursues perfection and has very strict requirements for his work

Words Containing 追

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
穷追	qióng zhuī	to pursue relentlessly
紧追	jǐn zhuī	to pursue closely
追上	zhuī shàng	to overtake
追剿	zhuī jiǎo	to pursue and eliminate
追加	zhuī jiā	to add something extra

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上交(shàng jiāo)· to hand over to

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上访(shàng fǎng)· to seek an audience with higher-ups (esp. government officials) to petition for sth

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事实求是(shì shí qiú shì)· to seek the truth from facts

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HSK levels

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

追: 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.

On the new HSK 5 exam

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