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