HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
室 — room
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- room; chamber
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
室 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means room; chamber. 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.
室 appears in everyday chinese words such as 室 (room, chamber), 教室 (classroom) and 卧室 (bedroom).
Chinese words containing 室
Frequently asked questions
What does 室 mean in Chinese?
室 means room; chamber in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 室 read?
室 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 室 and 教室 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 室 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 室 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 室 in a word?
A common word containing 室 is 室 (shì) — "room, chamber". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 室 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 室 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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