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