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