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