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