HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
戏 — play, drama
- Reading
- xì
- Meaning
- play, drama
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
戏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is xì and it means play, drama. 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.
戏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 戏 (drama, play, show), 游戏 (game, play) and 戏剧 (drama, play).
Chinese words containing 戏
Frequently asked questions
What does 戏 mean in Chinese?
戏 means play, drama in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 戏 read?
戏 is read xì. Reading it inside real words — 戏 and 游戏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 戏 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 戏 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 戏 in a word?
A common word containing 戏 is 戏 (xì) — "drama, play, show". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 戏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 戏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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