HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
海 — sea
- Reading
- hǎi
- Meaning
- sea; ocean
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
海 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is hǎi and it means sea; ocean. 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.
海 appears in everyday chinese words such as 海 (sea, ocean), 海洋 (ocean, sea) and 海关 (customs; customs house).
Chinese words containing 海
Frequently asked questions
What does 海 mean in Chinese?
海 means sea; ocean in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 海 read?
海 is read hǎi. Reading it inside real words — 海 and 海洋 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 海 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 海 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 海 in a word?
A common word containing 海 is 海 (hǎi) — "sea, ocean". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 海 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 海 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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