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