HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
削 — to pare
- Reading
- xuē
- Meaning
- to pare; to peel; to cut
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
削 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xuē and it means to pare; to peel; to cut. 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.
削 appears in everyday chinese words such as 削 (peel, pare, cut), 削减 (cut down, reduce) and 削弱 (weaken, cripple).
Chinese words containing 削
Frequently asked questions
What does 削 mean in Chinese?
削 means to pare; to peel; to cut in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 削 read?
削 is read xuē. Reading it inside real words — 削 and 削减 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 削 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 削 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 削 in a word?
A common word containing 削 is 削 (xuē) — "peel, pare, cut". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 削 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 削 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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