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