HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
拾 — to pick up
- Reading
- shí
- Meaning
- to pick up; ten (used in financial contexts)
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
拾 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shí and it means to pick up; ten (used in financial contexts). 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.
拾 appears in everyday chinese words such as 拾 (pick up; tidy up) and 收拾 (tidy up, pack).
Chinese words containing 拾
Frequently asked questions
What does 拾 mean in Chinese?
拾 means to pick up; ten (used in financial contexts) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 拾 read?
拾 is read shí. Reading it inside real words — 拾 and 收拾 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拾 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 拾 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拾 in a word?
A common word containing 拾 is 拾 (shí) — "pick up; tidy up". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拾 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拾 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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