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