HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
撕 — to tear
- Reading
- sī
- Meaning
- to tear; to rip
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
撕 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is sī and it means to tear; to rip. 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.
撕 appears in everyday chinese words such as 撕 (tear, rip).
Chinese words containing 撕
Frequently asked questions
What does 撕 mean in Chinese?
撕 means to tear; to rip in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 撕 read?
撕 is read sī. Reading it inside real words — 撕 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 撕 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 撕 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 撕 in a word?
A common word containing 撕 is 撕 (sī) — "tear, rip". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 撕 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 撕 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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