HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
惜 — to cherish
- Reading
- xī
- Meaning
- to cherish; to pity;惜
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
惜 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is xī and it means to cherish; to pity;惜. 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.
惜 appears in everyday chinese words such as 可惜 (it's a pity, unfortunately), 珍惜 (cherish, treasure, value) and 不惜 (not grudge, not stint).
Chinese words containing 惜
Frequently asked questions
What does 惜 mean in Chinese?
惜 means to cherish; to pity;惜 in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 惜 read?
惜 is read xī. Reading it inside real words — 可惜 and 珍惜 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 惜 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 惜 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 惜 in a word?
A common word containing 惜 is 可惜 (kě xī) — "it's a pity, unfortunately". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 惜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 惜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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