HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
日 — day
- Reading
- rì
- Meaning
- day; sun
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
日 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is rì and it means day; sun. 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.
日 appears in everyday chinese words such as 日 (day, sun), 日 (day; sun) and 生日 (birthday).
Chinese words containing 日
Frequently asked questions
What does 日 mean in Chinese?
日 means day; sun in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 日 read?
日 is read rì. Reading it inside real words — 日 and 日 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 日 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 日 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 日 in a word?
A common word containing 日 is 日 (rì) — "day, sun". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 日 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 日 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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