HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
剔 — pick out
- Reading
- tī
- Meaning
- pick out; scrape
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
剔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is tī and it means pick out; scrape. 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.
剔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 剔除 (get rid of; remove) and 挑剔 (picky, nitpick, critical).
Chinese words containing 剔
Frequently asked questions
What does 剔 mean in Chinese?
剔 means pick out; scrape in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 剔 read?
剔 is read tī. Reading it inside real words — 剔除 and 挑剔 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 剔 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 剔 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 剔 in a word?
A common word containing 剔 is 剔除 (tī chú) — "get rid of; remove". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 剔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 剔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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