HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
形 — shape
- Reading
- xíng
- Meaning
- shape; form; appear
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
形 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is xíng and it means shape; form; appear. 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.
形 appears in everyday chinese words such as 外形 (outer shape, appearance), 形势 (situation, circumstances) and 形容 (describe, physical appearance).
Chinese words containing 形
Frequently asked questions
What does 形 mean in Chinese?
形 means shape; form; appear in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 形 read?
形 is read xíng. Reading it inside real words — 外形 and 形势 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 形 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 形 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 形 in a word?
A common word containing 形 is 外形 (wài xíng) — "outer shape, appearance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 形 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 形 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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