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