HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
帝 — emperor
- Reading
- dì
- Meaning
- emperor
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
帝 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is dì and it means emperor. 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.
帝 appears in everyday chinese words such as 皇帝 (emperor) and 帝国 (empire).
Chinese words containing 帝
Frequently asked questions
What does 帝 mean in Chinese?
帝 means emperor in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 帝 read?
帝 is read dì. Reading it inside real words — 皇帝 and 帝国 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 帝 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 帝 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 帝 in a word?
A common word containing 帝 is 皇帝 (huáng dì) — "emperor". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 帝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 帝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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