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