HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
侈 — extravagant
- Reading
- chǐ
- Meaning
- extravagant; luxurious; wasteful
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
侈 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is chǐ and it means extravagant; luxurious; wasteful. 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.
侈 appears in everyday chinese words such as 奢侈 (luxurious, extravagant).
Chinese words containing 侈
Frequently asked questions
What does 侈 mean in Chinese?
侈 means extravagant; luxurious; wasteful in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 侈 read?
侈 is read chǐ. Reading it inside real words — 奢侈 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 侈 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 侈 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 侈 in a word?
A common word containing 侈 is 奢侈 (shē chǐ) — "luxurious, extravagant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 侈 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 侈 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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