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