HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
下 — down, below, next
- Reading
- xià
- Meaning
- down, below, next
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
下 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is xià and it means down, below, next. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
下 appears in everyday chinese words such as 下 (down, below, next), 一下 (a little while) and 下午 (afternoon).
Chinese words containing 下
Frequently asked questions
What does 下 mean in Chinese?
下 means down, below, next in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 下 read?
下 is read xià. Reading it inside real words — 下 and 一下 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 下 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 下 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 下 in a word?
A common word containing 下 is 下 (xià) — "down, below, next". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 下 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 下 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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