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