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