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