HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi

亿

亿 — hundred million

Reading
yì
Meaning
hundred million
HSK level
HSK 5
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

亿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is yì and it means hundred million. 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.

亿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 亿 (one hundred million) and 亿万 (hundreds of millions).

Chinese words containing 亿

Frequently asked questions

What does 亿 mean in Chinese?

亿 means hundred million in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 亿 read?

亿 is read yì. Reading it inside real words — 亿 and 亿万 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 亿 — is it HSK 5?

Yes. 亿 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 亿 in a word?

A common word containing 亿 is 亿 (yì) — "one hundred million". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 亿 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 亿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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