HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
尺 — ruler
- Reading
- chǐ
- Meaning
- ruler; foot (unit of length)
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
尺 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chǐ and it means ruler; foot (unit of length). 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.
尺 appears in everyday chinese words such as 尺 (ruler, foot), 尺子 (ruler) and 尺寸 (measurement, size).
Chinese words containing 尺
Frequently asked questions
What does 尺 mean in Chinese?
尺 means ruler; foot (unit of length) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 尺 read?
尺 is read chǐ. Reading it inside real words — 尺 and 尺子 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 尺 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 尺 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 尺 in a word?
A common word containing 尺 is 尺 (chǐ) — "ruler, foot". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 尺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 尺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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