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