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