HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
岁 — year (of age)
- Reading
- suì
- Meaning
- year (of age)
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
岁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is suì and it means year (of age). 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.
岁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 岁 (year (of age)), 岁数 (age (of a person)) and 岁月 (years, time).
Chinese words containing 岁
Frequently asked questions
What does 岁 mean in Chinese?
岁 means year (of age) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 岁 read?
岁 is read suì. Reading it inside real words — 岁 and 岁数 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 岁 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 岁 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 岁 in a word?
A common word containing 岁 is 岁 (suì) — "year (of age)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 岁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 岁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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