HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
底 — bottom
- Reading
- dǐ
- Meaning
- bottom; base; end; background
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
底 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is dǐ and it means bottom; base; end; background. 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.
底 appears in everyday chinese words such as 底 (bottom, end, base), 到底 (after all, finally) and 年底 (end of the year).
Chinese words containing 底
Frequently asked questions
What does 底 mean in Chinese?
底 means bottom; base; end; background in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 底 read?
底 is read dǐ. Reading it inside real words — 底 and 到底 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 底 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 底 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 底 in a word?
A common word containing 底 is 底 (dǐ) — "bottom, end, base". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 底 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 底 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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