HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
似 — similar
- Reading
- sì
- Meaning
- similar; like; as if
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
似 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is sì and it means similar; like; as if. 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.
似 appears in everyday chinese words such as 似乎 (as if; seemingly), 似的 (as if, like) and 相似 (similar, alike).
Chinese words containing 似
Frequently asked questions
What does 似 mean in Chinese?
似 means similar; like; as if in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 似 read?
似 is read sì. Reading it inside real words — 似乎 and 似的 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 似 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 似 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 似 in a word?
A common word containing 似 is 似乎 (sìhū) — "as if; seemingly". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 似 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 似 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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