HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
宰 — to slaughter
- Reading
- zǎi
- Meaning
- to slaughter; to butcher; to govern
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
宰 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zǎi and it means to slaughter; to butcher; to govern. 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.
宰 appears in everyday chinese words such as 宰 (slaughter, butcher, rule) and 主宰 (dominate, rule, dictate).
Chinese words containing 宰
Frequently asked questions
What does 宰 mean in Chinese?
宰 means to slaughter; to butcher; to govern in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 宰 read?
宰 is read zǎi. Reading it inside real words — 宰 and 主宰 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宰 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 宰 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宰 in a word?
A common word containing 宰 is 宰 (zǎi) — "slaughter, butcher, rule". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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