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