HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
十 — ten
- Reading
- shí
- Meaning
- ten
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
十 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shí and it means ten. 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.
十 appears in everyday chinese words such as 十 (ten), 十分 (very, utterly, fully) and 十足 (ample, hundred percent).
Chinese words containing 十
Frequently asked questions
What does 十 mean in Chinese?
十 means ten in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 十 read?
十 is read shí. Reading it inside real words — 十 and 十分 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 十 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 十 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 十 in a word?
A common word containing 十 is 十 (shí) — "ten". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 十 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 十 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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