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