HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
宅 — residence
- Reading
- zhái
- Meaning
- residence; house; home
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
宅 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is zhái and it means residence; house; home. 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.
宅 appears in everyday chinese words such as 住宅 (residence; dwelling).
Chinese words containing 宅
Frequently asked questions
What does 宅 mean in Chinese?
宅 means residence; house; home in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 宅 read?
宅 is read zhái. Reading it inside real words — 住宅 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宅 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 宅 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宅 in a word?
A common word containing 宅 is 住宅 (zhù zhái) — "residence; dwelling". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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