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