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