HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
哲 — philosophy
- Reading
- zhé
- Meaning
- philosophy; wise
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
哲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zhé and it means philosophy; wise. 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.
哲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 哲学 (philosophy) and 哲理 (philosophy, philosophic theory).
Chinese words containing 哲
Frequently asked questions
What does 哲 mean in Chinese?
哲 means philosophy; wise in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 哲 read?
哲 is read zhé. Reading it inside real words — 哲学 and 哲理 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 哲 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 哲 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 哲 in a word?
A common word containing 哲 is 哲学 (zhé xué) — "philosophy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 哲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 哲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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