HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
柿 — persimmon
- Reading
- shì
- Meaning
- persimmon
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
柿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is shì and it means persimmon. 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.
柿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 柿子 (persimmon) and 西红柿 (tomato).
Chinese words containing 柿
Frequently asked questions
What does 柿 mean in Chinese?
柿 means persimmon in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 柿 read?
柿 is read shì. Reading it inside real words — 柿子 and 西红柿 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 柿 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 柿 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 柿 in a word?
A common word containing 柿 is 柿子 (shì zi) — "persimmon". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 柿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 柿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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