HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
也 — also, too
- Reading
- yě
- Meaning
- also, too
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
也 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is yě and it means also, too. 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.
也 appears in everyday chinese words such as 也 (also, too), 也许 (perhaps, maybe) and 也好 (may as well; would be good).
Chinese words containing 也
Frequently asked questions
What does 也 mean in Chinese?
也 means also, too in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 也 read?
也 is read yě. Reading it inside real words — 也 and 也许 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 也 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 也 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 也 in a word?
A common word containing 也 is 也 (yě) — "also, too". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 也 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 也 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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