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