HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
侧 — the side
- Reading
- cè
- Meaning
- the side; to incline; to lean; to lie on one's side; to turn sideways
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
侧 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is cè and it means the side; to incline; to lean; to lie on one's side; to turn sideways. 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.
侧 appears in everyday chinese words such as 侧 (side, flank), 侧重 (focus on, stress) and 侧面 (side, facade).
Chinese words containing 侧
Frequently asked questions
What does 侧 mean in Chinese?
侧 means the side; to incline; to lean; to lie on one's side; to turn sideways in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 侧 read?
侧 is read cè. Reading it inside real words — 侧 and 侧重 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 侧 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 侧 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 侧 in a word?
A common word containing 侧 is 侧 (cè) — "side, flank". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 侧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 侧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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