HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
滋 — to nourish
- Reading
- zī
- Meaning
- to nourish; to grow; to multiply
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
滋 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zī and it means to nourish; to grow; to multiply. 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.
滋 appears in everyday chinese words such as 滋味 (taste, flavor; feeling), 滋润 (moisten, nourish) and 滋生 (breed, multiply, grow).
Chinese words containing 滋
Frequently asked questions
What does 滋 mean in Chinese?
滋 means to nourish; to grow; to multiply in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 滋 read?
滋 is read zī. Reading it inside real words — 滋味 and 滋润 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 滋 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 滋 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 滋 in a word?
A common word containing 滋 is 滋味 (zī wèi) — "taste, flavor; feeling". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 滋 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 滋 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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