HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
睡 — to sleep
- Reading
- shuì
- Meaning
- to sleep
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
睡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shuì and it means to sleep. 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.
睡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 睡 (sleep), 睡觉 (sleep) and 睡眠 (sleep).
Chinese words containing 睡
Frequently asked questions
What does 睡 mean in Chinese?
睡 means to sleep in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 睡 read?
睡 is read shuì. Reading it inside real words — 睡 and 睡觉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 睡 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 睡 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 睡 in a word?
A common word containing 睡 is 睡 (shuì) — "sleep". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 睡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 睡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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