HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
剃 — to shave
- Reading
- tì
- Meaning
- to shave; to trim
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
剃 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is tì and it means to shave; to trim. 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.
剃 appears in everyday chinese words such as 剃 (shave).
Chinese words containing 剃
Frequently asked questions
What does 剃 mean in Chinese?
剃 means to shave; to trim in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 剃 read?
剃 is read tì. Reading it inside real words — 剃 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 剃 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 剃 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 剃 in a word?
A common word containing 剃 is 剃 (tì) — "shave". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 剃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 剃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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