HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
味 — taste
- Reading
- wèi
- Meaning
- taste; flavor; smell
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
味 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is wèi and it means taste; flavor; smell. 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.
味 appears in everyday chinese words such as 味 (taste, flavor), 味道 (taste, flavor) and 口味 (flavor, taste).
Chinese words containing 味
Frequently asked questions
What does 味 mean in Chinese?
味 means taste; flavor; smell in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 味 read?
味 is read wèi. Reading it inside real words — 味 and 味道 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 味 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 味 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 味 in a word?
A common word containing 味 is 味 (wèi) — "taste, flavor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 味 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 味 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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