HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
乙 — second (of the ten heavenly stems)
- Reading
- yǐ
- Meaning
- second (of the ten heavenly stems); bent
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
乙 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is yǐ and it means second (of the ten heavenly stems); bent. 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.
乙 appears in everyday chinese words such as 乙 (second, B (ordinal)).
Chinese words containing 乙
Frequently asked questions
What does 乙 mean in Chinese?
乙 means second (of the ten heavenly stems); bent in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 乙 read?
乙 is read yǐ. Reading it inside real words — 乙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乙 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 乙 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乙 in a word?
A common word containing 乙 is 乙 (yǐ) — "second, B (ordinal)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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