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