HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
昔 — past
- Reading
- xī
- Meaning
- past; formerly; in the past
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
昔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xī and it means past; formerly; in the past. 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.
昔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 昔日 (in former days).
Chinese words containing 昔
Frequently asked questions
What does 昔 mean in Chinese?
昔 means past; formerly; in the past in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 昔 read?
昔 is read xī. Reading it inside real words — 昔日 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 昔 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 昔 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 昔 in a word?
A common word containing 昔 is 昔日 (xī rì) — "in former days". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 昔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 昔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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