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