HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
姿 — figure
- Reading
- zī
- Meaning
- figure; posture; appearance
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
姿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zī and it means figure; posture; appearance. 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.
姿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 姿势 (posture, gesture, pose), 姿态 (posture, gesture, stance) and 千姿百态 (in a great variety of postures).
Chinese words containing 姿
Frequently asked questions
What does 姿 mean in Chinese?
姿 means figure; posture; appearance in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 姿 read?
姿 is read zī. Reading it inside real words — 姿势 and 姿态 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 姿 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 姿 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 姿 in a word?
A common word containing 姿 is 姿势 (zī shì) — "posture, gesture, pose". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 姿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 姿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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