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