HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
信 — letter
- Reading
- xìn
- Meaning
- letter; message; to believe; trust
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
信 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xìn and it means letter; message; to believe; trust. 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.
信 appears in everyday chinese words such as 信 (letter, mail, trust), 相信 (believe, trust) and 信号 (signal).
Chinese words containing 信
Frequently asked questions
What does 信 mean in Chinese?
信 means letter; message; to believe; trust in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 信 read?
信 is read xìn. Reading it inside real words — 信 and 相信 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 信 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 信 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 信 in a word?
A common word containing 信 is 信 (xìn) — "letter, mail, trust". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 信 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 信 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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