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