HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
池 — pond
- Reading
- chí
- Meaning
- pond; pool; reservoir
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
池 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is chí and it means pond; pool; reservoir. 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.
池 appears in everyday chinese words such as 池 (pool; pond), 电池 (battery) and 池塘 (pond).
Chinese words containing 池
Frequently asked questions
What does 池 mean in Chinese?
池 means pond; pool; reservoir in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 池 read?
池 is read chí. Reading it inside real words — 池 and 电池 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 池 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 池 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 池 in a word?
A common word containing 池 is 池 (chí) — "pool; pond". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 池 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 池 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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