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