HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
奢 — luxurious
- Reading
- shē
- Meaning
- luxurious; extravagant
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
奢 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is shē and it means luxurious; extravagant. 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.
奢 appears in everyday chinese words such as 奢侈 (luxurious, extravagant) and 奢望 (extravagant hope).
Chinese words containing 奢
Frequently asked questions
What does 奢 mean in Chinese?
奢 means luxurious; extravagant in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 奢 read?
奢 is read shē. Reading it inside real words — 奢侈 and 奢望 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奢 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 奢 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奢 in a word?
A common word containing 奢 is 奢侈 (shē chǐ) — "luxurious, extravagant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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