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