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