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