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