HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
伺 — to wait upon
- Reading
- sì
- Meaning
- to wait upon; to serve; to spy; to watch
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
伺 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is sì and it means to wait upon; to serve; to spy; to watch. 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.
伺 appears in everyday chinese words such as 伺候 (serve, wait upon) and 伺机 (wait for an opportunity).
Chinese words containing 伺
Frequently asked questions
What does 伺 mean in Chinese?
伺 means to wait upon; to serve; to spy; to watch in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 伺 read?
伺 is read sì. Reading it inside real words — 伺候 and 伺机 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伺 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 伺 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伺 in a word?
A common word containing 伺 is 伺候 (sì hòu) — "serve, wait upon". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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