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