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