HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
史 — history
- Reading
- shǐ
- Meaning
- history
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
史 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is shǐ and it means history. 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.
史 appears in everyday chinese words such as 历史 (history) and 史无前例 (unprecedented in history).
Chinese words containing 史
Frequently asked questions
What does 史 mean in Chinese?
史 means history in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 史 read?
史 is read shǐ. Reading it inside real words — 历史 and 史无前例 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 史 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 史 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 史 in a word?
A common word containing 史 is 历史 (lìshǐ) — "history". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 史 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 史 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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