HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
石 — stone
- Reading
- shí
- Meaning
- stone; rock
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
石 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is shí and it means stone; rock. 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.
石 appears in everyday chinese words such as 石头 (stone, rock), 化石 (fossil) and 石油 (petroleum, oil).
Chinese words containing 石
Frequently asked questions
What does 石 mean in Chinese?
石 means stone; rock in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 石 read?
石 is read shí. Reading it inside real words — 石头 and 化石 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 石 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 石 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 石 in a word?
A common word containing 石 is 石头 (shí tou) — "stone, rock". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 石 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 石 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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