HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
水 — water
- Reading
- shuǐ
- Meaning
- water
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
水 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shuǐ and it means water. 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.
水 appears in everyday chinese words such as 水 (water), 水果 (fruit) and 水平 (level, standard).
Chinese words containing 水
Frequently asked questions
What does 水 mean in Chinese?
水 means water in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 水 read?
水 is read shuǐ. Reading it inside real words — 水 and 水果 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 水 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 水 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 水 in a word?
A common word containing 水 is 水 (shuǐ) — "water". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 水 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 水 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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