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