HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
事 — matter, affair, thing
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- matter, affair, thing
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
事 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means matter, affair, thing. 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.
事 appears in everyday chinese words such as 事 (thing, matter, affair), 没事 (no problem, never mind) and 事情 (thing, matter, affair).
Chinese words containing 事
Frequently asked questions
What does 事 mean in Chinese?
事 means matter, affair, thing in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 事 read?
事 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 事 and 没事 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 事 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 事 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 事 in a word?
A common word containing 事 is 事 (shì) — "thing, matter, affair". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 事 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 事 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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