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