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