HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
地 — ground
- Reading
- dì
- Meaning
- ground; earth; place
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
地 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is dì and it means ground; earth; place. 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.
地 appears in everyday chinese words such as 地 (adverbial particle), 地 ((adverbial particle)) and 地铁 (subway, underground).
Chinese words containing 地
Frequently asked questions
What does 地 mean in Chinese?
地 means ground; earth; place in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 地 read?
地 is read dì. Reading it inside real words — 地 and 地 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 地 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 地 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 地 in a word?
A common word containing 地 is 地 (de) — "adverbial particle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 地 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 地 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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