HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
皮 — skin
- Reading
- pí
- Meaning
- skin; leather
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
皮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is pí and it means skin; leather. 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.
皮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 皮 (skin, leather), 皮肤 (skin) and 皮鞋 (leather shoes).
Chinese words containing 皮
Frequently asked questions
What does 皮 mean in Chinese?
皮 means skin; leather in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 皮 read?
皮 is read pí. Reading it inside real words — 皮 and 皮肤 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 皮 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 皮 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 皮 in a word?
A common word containing 皮 is 皮 (pí) — "skin, leather". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 皮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 皮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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