HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
使 — to make
- Reading
- shǐ
- Meaning
- to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct someone to do something; envoy; messenger
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
使 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shǐ and it means to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct someone to do something; envoy; messenger. 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.
使 appears in everyday chinese words such as 使 (make, cause, enable), 使用 (use, employ, apply) and 使馆 (embassy, legation).
Chinese words containing 使
Frequently asked questions
What does 使 mean in Chinese?
使 means to make; to cause; to enable; to use; to employ; to send; to instruct someone to do something; envoy; messenger in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 使 read?
使 is read shǐ. Reading it inside real words — 使 and 使用 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 使 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 使 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 使 in a word?
A common word containing 使 is 使 (shǐ) — "make, cause, enable". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 使 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 使 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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