HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
寨 — stockade
- Reading
- zhài
- Meaning
- stockade; camp; village
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
寨 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhài and it means stockade; camp; village. 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.
寨 appears in everyday chinese words such as 山寨 (mountain stronghold; counterfeit).
Chinese words containing 寨
Frequently asked questions
What does 寨 mean in Chinese?
寨 means stockade; camp; village in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 寨 read?
寨 is read zhài. Reading it inside real words — 山寨 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 寨 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 寨 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 寨 in a word?
A common word containing 寨 is 山寨 (shān zhài) — "mountain stronghold; counterfeit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 寨 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 寨 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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