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