HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
夏 — summer
- Reading
- xià
- Meaning
- summer
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
夏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xià and it means summer. 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.
夏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 夏天 (summer), 盛夏 (midsummer) and 夏令营 (summer camp).
Chinese words containing 夏
Frequently asked questions
What does 夏 mean in Chinese?
夏 means summer in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 夏 read?
夏 is read xià. Reading it inside real words — 夏天 and 盛夏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夏 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 夏 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夏 in a word?
A common word containing 夏 is 夏天 (xiàtiān) — "summer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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