HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
丝 — silk
- Reading
- sī
- Meaning
- silk; thread; wire; trace
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
丝 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is sī and it means silk; thread; wire; trace. 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.
丝 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丝 (silk, thread, very little), 丝毫 (the slightest amount) and 丝绸 (silk).
Chinese words containing 丝
Frequently asked questions
What does 丝 mean in Chinese?
丝 means silk; thread; wire; trace in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 丝 read?
丝 is read sī. Reading it inside real words — 丝 and 丝毫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 丝 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 丝 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 丝 in a word?
A common word containing 丝 is 丝 (sī) — "silk, thread, very little". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 丝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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