HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
仔 — small
- Reading
- zǎi
- Meaning
- small; young (animal)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
仔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is zǎi and it means small; young (animal). 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.
仔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 仔细 (careful, attentive) and 牛仔裤 (jeans).
Chinese words containing 仔
Frequently asked questions
What does 仔 mean in Chinese?
仔 means small; young (animal) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 仔 read?
仔 is read zǎi. Reading it inside real words — 仔细 and 牛仔裤 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 仔 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 仔 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 仔 in a word?
A common word containing 仔 is 仔细 (zǐ xì) — "careful, attentive". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 仔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 仔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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