HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
唯 — only, alone
- Reading
- wéi
- Meaning
- only, alone
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
唯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is wéi and it means only, alone. 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.
唯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 唯 (only, just), 唯一 (only, sole) and 唯有 (only, nothing but).
Chinese words containing 唯
Frequently asked questions
What does 唯 mean in Chinese?
唯 means only, alone in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 唯 read?
唯 is read wéi. Reading it inside real words — 唯 and 唯一 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 唯 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 唯 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 唯 in a word?
A common word containing 唯 is 唯 (wéi) — "only, just". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 唯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 唯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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