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