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