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