HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
店 — shop, store
- Reading
- diàn
- Meaning
- shop, store
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
店 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is diàn and it means shop, store. 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.
店 appears in everyday chinese words such as 店 (shop, store), 书店 (bookstore) and 商店 (store, shop).
Chinese words containing 店
Frequently asked questions
What does 店 mean in Chinese?
店 means shop, store in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 店 read?
店 is read diàn. Reading it inside real words — 店 and 书店 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 店 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 店 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 店 in a word?
A common word containing 店 is 店 (diàn) — "shop, store". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 店 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 店 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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