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