HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
塞 — to stop up, to squeeze in, to fill
- Reading
- sāi
- Meaning
- to stop up, to squeeze in, to fill
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
塞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is sāi and it means to stop up, to squeeze in, to fill. 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.
塞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 塞 (to stop up, to squeeze in) and 堵塞 (block; clog).
Chinese words containing 塞
Frequently asked questions
What does 塞 mean in Chinese?
塞 means to stop up, to squeeze in, to fill in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 塞 read?
塞 is read sāi. Reading it inside real words — 塞 and 堵塞 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 塞 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 塞 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 塞 in a word?
A common word containing 塞 is 塞 (sāi) — "to stop up, to squeeze in". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 塞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 塞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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