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