HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
天 — day, sky, heaven
- Reading
- tiān
- Meaning
- day, sky, heaven
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
天 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is tiān and it means day, sky, heaven. 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.
天 appears in everyday chinese words such as 天 (day, sky), 今天 (today) and 天气 (weather).
Chinese words containing 天
Frequently asked questions
What does 天 mean in Chinese?
天 means day, sky, heaven in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 天 read?
天 is read tiān. Reading it inside real words — 天 and 今天 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 天 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 天 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 天 in a word?
A common word containing 天 is 天 (tiān) — "day, sky". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 天 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 天 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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