HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
杀 — to kill, to murder
- Reading
- shā
- Meaning
- to kill, to murder
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
杀 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is shā and it means to kill, to murder. 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.
杀 appears in everyday chinese words such as 杀 (to kill, to murder), 自杀 (commit suicide) and 屠杀 (massacre, slaughter; butcher).
Chinese words containing 杀
Frequently asked questions
What does 杀 mean in Chinese?
杀 means to kill, to murder in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 杀 read?
杀 is read shā. Reading it inside real words — 杀 and 自杀 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 杀 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 杀 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 杀 in a word?
A common word containing 杀 is 杀 (shā) — "to kill, to murder". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 杀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 杀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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