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