HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
四 — four
- Reading
- sì
- Meaning
- four
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
四 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is sì and it means four. 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.
四 appears in everyday chinese words such as 四 (four), 四季 (four seasons) and 四周 (all around, surroundings).
Chinese words containing 四
Frequently asked questions
What does 四 mean in Chinese?
四 means four in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 四 read?
四 is read sì. Reading it inside real words — 四 and 四季 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 四 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 四 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 四 in a word?
A common word containing 四 is 四 (sì) — "four". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 四 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 四 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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