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