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