HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
爹 — dad
- Reading
- diē
- Meaning
- dad; father
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
爹 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is diē and it means dad; father. 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.
爹 appears in everyday chinese words such as 爹 (dad, father).
Chinese words containing 爹
Frequently asked questions
What does 爹 mean in Chinese?
爹 means dad; father in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 爹 read?
爹 is read diē. Reading it inside real words — 爹 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 爹 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 爹 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 爹 in a word?
A common word containing 爹 is 爹 (diē) — "dad, father". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 爹 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 爹 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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